School administrators have been cautioned by the Niger State Government to make sure graduating students properly follow the COVID-19 Infection Prevention Protocols (IPC), which have been issued by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Ministry of Health. During a working visit to schools in Tafa, Suleja, and Chanchaga Local Government Areas to observe the start of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and determine the degree of adherence to the established COVID-19 protocols, state commissioner for information and strategy Hon. Muhammad Sani Idris issued the warning. Idris and Hajiya Hannatu Salihu, his colleague in the Ministry of Education, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing sufficient funding for the safe reopening of the State’s schools.
“The government is determined to see to safe resumption of other classes as the coast gets clearer. Hence, the need for both public and private school managers as well as other stakeholders to complement government efforts by ensuring adherence to IPC protocols.”The commissioners also advised the students in the state that enrolled for the West African Examination Council, WAEC, to shun exams malpractice and other vices.They then wished the students success in all their SSCE examinations.
