Nigeria’s Federal Lawmakers have opposed the resumption of schools today, 18th January, citing rising cases of covid19 infections as the second wave wrecks havoc.

They insist that contrary to claims that all stakeholders were consulted, government did not consult with them before the decision was taken.

The lawmakers have therefore demanded the postponement of resumption for another three months.

Chairman, House Committee on Basic Education, Prof Julius Ihonvbere, is quoted as telling Punch newspaper that “They did not consult us, at least in my committee, nobody from the ministry spoke to me.

“I have been in Abuja and I am not sure that they spoke to any of my members. They don’t just see us as part of the crucial stakeholders.

The Lawmakers aired their views in a statement titled “School Resumption: Are we truly Prepared ?

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“The Committee on Basic Education and Services, House of Representatives has received with concern, the decision of the Federal Government to reopen schools on January 18 2021.

“We are particularly concerned that when the infection rates hovered around 500 and under, schools were closed; but now, that it hovers well above 1,000 infections daily, schools are being reopened.

“Why are we rushing to reopen schools without adequate verifiable and sustainable arrangements to protect and secure our children ?”

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