Kano State Government has approved the reopening of
Senior Secondary Schools in the state on August 10 to enable exit
students to sit for their final examinations.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the state
Commissioner of Education, Sunusi Kiru.
The Commissioner explained that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje
approved the resumption date to enable SS3 students to write their
West African Senior School Certificate Examination scheduled to
commence on August 17.
According to Kiru, the state government has directed all
principals and proprietors of secondary schools to note that they
have only a week from August 3 to commence preparation and put
adequate measures against COVID 19.
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Following this development, schools have been warned against
reopening before the planned date.
Also, principals are expected to ensure that working hours are
reduced in the schools while adhering to the social distancing
guidelines.
Meanwhile, the resumption dates for other examinations and for
the rest of the classes including the SS1, SS2, and JSS 1-3 as well
as primary schools will be announced in due course.
While noting that the Ministry of Education is encouraging the
e-learning education program and other online platforms until full
normalcy is fully returned, Kiru commended the efforts of
stakeholders for their continued support.
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