Ogun okay schools resumption on Monday

The Ogun State government has directed all primary, secondary, as well as Government Science and Technical Colleges across the state to resume on Monday, January 18, 2021, amidst the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi A. Arigbabu, made this announcement in a statement on Friday.

He also urged parents/guardians, teachers, school administrators, and other stakeholders to strictly comply with COVID-19 protocols especially in the wake of the second wave.

The commissioner also said that the use of infrared thermometers for temperature checks in schools has been made compulsory.

Arigbagbu, further explained that regular washing of hands with soap and water, use of hand sanitizers, observing social and physical distancing should be maintained, while discouraging large gatherings such as assembly.

He also instructed that isolation rooms, health clinic/bay already created should be functional and regularly maintained.