Anambra NUT, ANCOPSS Issues Condition For Schools’ Resumption On Monday

   
The Anambra chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed readiness to resume academic session on Sept. 22 on condition that government provided Ebola screening devices to
schools, odogwuemekaodogwu.blogspot.com reports.

The state chairman of the union, Mr Ifeanyi Ofodile, gave the condition in an interview with newsmen in Awka on Saturday after a meeting of the group.

Ofodile however said that the devices including Ebola infrared thermometer kits must be made available to the schools within the week of resumption.
“Having
assessed the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation in the state, the union is not in any way against President Goodluck Jonathan’s wish that schools resume on Monday.
“We will work with the various governments on condition that students are not lured into their doom by not providing the needed things,” he said.
He however commended Gov. Willie Obiano for setting up a rapid response team as well as ensuring the training of 1,043 teachers selected from all the schools across the state on Ebola prevention and control.

Also speaking, the state President of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Mr Geoffrey Ajiba, expressed the readiness of the members to commence academic activities on Sept. 22.
“We were told that by Sept. 22, schools should resume and have been told on what to do with little things like frequent hand washing.
“We pray that the government will keep to their promise because the lives of the children are at stake,” he said.

On his part, the state chairman of the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria,Mr Ikenna Achukwu, said that some public schools were yet to be provided with borehole or water reservoirs.

“While waiting for the state government, parents have been advised to train the children on proper hygiene and also assist in providing some of the materials such wash hand basins, hand sanitizers and towels.

“We will resume schools on Sept. 22 with the hope that government will play its part,” he said.