Wike Approves Reopening Of Nursery, Primary Schools In Rivers

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the re-opening of Public and Private Nursery and Primary Schools in the State with effect from Monday, November 23.

In a statement on Monday, November 16, Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Prof Kaniye Ebeku advised all Head Teachers, Proprietors and other concerned persons to ensure safe and hitch-free resumption in line with extant COVID-19 protocols.

The statement reads;

“This is to inform the general public that His Excellency Governor Nyesom Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa), Governor of Rivers State, has approved the reopening of all Public and Private Nursery and Primary Schools in the State with effect from Monday 23rd November 2020 for First Term 2020/2021 academic session, in line with the School Calendar published by the Ministry of Education in August 2020.

“By this announcement all Head Teachers, Proprietors and other concerned persons should take all necessary steps to ensure safe and hitch-free resumption in line with extant COVID-19 Protocols.

“Pupils, Parents and Guardians and the general public should please take note.”