Rivers reopens schools

Lorine Emenike

Rivers State Government has announced the reopening of schools for exit classes.

Prof Kaniye Ebeku, the state’s Commissioner for Education, said in a statement that following satisfactory preparation for the re-opening of schools, Governor Nyesom Wike approved the re-opening of schools for the purpose of allowing candidates in exit classes to revise with their teachers and write their exit examinations.

“Accordingly, all affected teachers and candidates in both public and private schools are hereby directed to return to school with effect from Wednesday 5th August 2020.

“All responsible officers should please ensure the observance of extant COVID-19 Protocols in their schools”, the statement said.