Adamawa Govt Fixes Aug 4 for School Resumption

The Adamawa State Government has stated that August 4, 2020, is the resumption date for students in Primary Six, Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), who will write their terminal examinations. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital, Mrs. Wilbina Jackson, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Yola. Jackson said despite the COVID-19 pandemic, “the ministry wishes to inform parents and relevant stakeholders that education must strive under all conditions. “The state Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has directed that the resumption date for the 2019/2020 academic session in the state for the existing students in Primary Six, JSS3 and SSS3 is August 4, 2020. “Subsequently, resumption is to be observed strictly within the necessary COVID-19 preventive guidelines as outlined by the NCDC.” She listed the guidelines to include frequent and proper hand washing with soap or rubbing of palms with alcohol-based sanitizer; use of face masks and maintaining physical and social distancing. “And in view of these, the ministry will liaise with critical stakeholders for smooth resumption,” Jackson said. She called on traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders to educate their wards and communities over the development. The commissioner also advised proprietors of private schools to liaise with the ministry for guidance and direction before opening their schools.