Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the 28th of September, 2020 for resumption of Tertiary Institutions in the State.
The press statement signed by the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Bar. Olasunkanmi Olaleye Honourable and made available to newsmen on Tuesday.
The state in its release also announced the date and protocols for resumption of Public and Private Primary, and Secondary school in the State.
According to the statement
, “the resumption date for 2020/2021 academic Session for Public / Private Primary and Secondary Schools as announced by the State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology will commence on Monday, 21st September, 2020.
The statement explain and read in part;
“The revised Guidelines for Primary and Secondary Schools now include the followings:
“Schools will now operates morning and afternoon shifting for pupils and students of primary and secondary schools as stated below:
Primary 1-3 8.00 am – 11.00 am
Primary 4 – 6 12 noon – 3.00 pm
JSSS 1 -3 8.00 am – 11.00 am
SSS 1- 3 12 noon – 3.00 am
“It becomes mandatory for all Schools, Public and Private to constitute Covid-19 Task force to be headed by Heads of Schools with Two members of Staff
“School Heads are advised to make temporary use of spaces like Laboratories, Libraries and examination hall as classroom where it is necessary in order to observe social distancing.
“Pupils / Students should be attached to Chairs and Tables as well as discouraging sharing of items.
“In another development, the Governor has also approved the re-opening of State owned Tertiary institutions and Private Institutions for regular academic activities to commence from Monday 28th September, 2020.
“Academic Boards and Senate of institutions are expected to fixed their date and comply strictly with Covid 19 guidelines for the reopenings of schools.”
