Nigerian Students Threaten to Protest if the Federal Govt Fails to Reopen Schools
Summary
Students in all tertiary institutions in Nigeria have threatened to stage a protest if the Federal government fails to announce a date for resumption of academic activities in all institutions of learning within the next two weeks. Also See: Is Reopening Schools Now A Good Idea Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic? This was disclosed after a virtual …
Students in all tertiary institutions in Nigeria have threatened to stage a protest if the Federal government fails to announce a date for resumption of academic activities in all institutions of learning within the next two weeks.
Also See: Is Reopening Schools Now A Good Idea Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic?
This was disclosed after a virtual meeting between National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), National Association of University Students (NAUS) and National Association of Colleges of Education Students (NANCES).
The students criticized the Federal Government’s approach towards resumption of learning institutions in the country and also condemned the Federal government’s decision to cancel the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCCE), maintaining that the exams can be written while observing social distancing and other safety protocols.
Also See: Federal Government Begins Disinfecting Schools Ahead of Resumption
They also urged the Federal government to stop salaries of university teachers and other officials for advocating the continued closure of schools without proffering solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic.
