Kano State Makes U-Turn On School’s Resumption

[Shola Sholaz]

Kano State Government has shut down primary and secondary schools across the state following dispute between the federal government and Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) over resumption date.
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The action is coming barely 24 hours after both public and private schools resumed from long vacation due to outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD.
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A public announcement by the state Ministry of Education signed by the Permanent Secretary, Audi AbdulKadir Bappa was, however, not specific on the resumption date.
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The statement read: "We notice with dismay the current dispute between the federal government and Nigerian Union of Teachers, as it affects learning and are compelled to suspend academic activities until after Eid Kabir."
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The permanent secretary further disclosed that Kano is yet to receive anti-Ebola kits from the Ministry of Health.
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He said: "Considering these unresolved issues on ground, it is imperative to return the children back home."