Niger State Government has approved the reopening of both private and public schools across the state, with effect from January 12, with some conditions.
Among them is that all schools in safe and secure areas including all private and public boarding schools should reopen on January 12, but all schools located in unsafe and insecure areas, shall in the interim remain closed until when they are assessed safe by the relevant security agencies.
Others are that, the schools are mandated to register all the returning students upon resumption to the school, compiled lists must be sent to the ministry one week after resumption to ensure proper monitoring and documentation while the local government Chairmen have been directed to support the reopening process in their various councils for adequate provision of security presence within and around the school premises.
This is contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hadiza Mohammed and further counters the directive issued by the private schools proprietors putting schools’ resumption till further notice.
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According to the statement, the decision follows a careful security assessment and extensive consultation with the relevant security agencies, in line with the Governor’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives, while ensuring uninterrupted access to quality education for all children in Niger state.
Meanwhile, the education commissioner further revealed that for transparency and effective coordination, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education will release the list of both private and public schools to be reopened on January 12.
The Niger State Government appreciates the patience, cooperation, support and understanding of the parents, school managers and the general public
as the safety of students, teachers and the school community remains paramount on the part of the state government.
The stakeholders have been enjoined to strictly adhere to the directives in the collective interest of peace, stability, safety and sustainable educational development of Niger state, while parents, guardians, proprietors, and other critical stakeholders are advised to note.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
