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FCT schools set to reopen on Sunday

  Schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja who have been under locks and keys since the outbreak of COVID-19 are to reopen on Sunday, October 11th. According to the Minister…

 

Schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja who have been under locks and keys since the outbreak of COVID-19 are to reopen on Sunday, October 11th.

According to the Minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammed Bello, students in boarding facilities are expected to resume on Sunday while academic activities will begin on Monday.

The Minister made the announcement while briefing journalists in Abuja, on Thursday.

He said that the guidelines for the reopening of the schools will soon be released and the academic calendar will cover the third term that was left due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

He added that the FCT did not record any case during the reopening of schools for exit classes and is optimistic that officials and pupils will ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols once the schools reopen.

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Published October 8, 2020
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