FG Warn Parents Against Paying of Third Term Fees To Schools, Clarify Issues On Resumption (See Details)

As regards the relaxation of the Lockdown against COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has made clarifications on school resumption.

This was revealed in a statement issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA) Education Secretary on Tuesday, warning private schools owners against opening of schools or planning to commence the third term online.The acting Secretary for Education, Umaru Marafa, reiterated that the closure of school and resumption was in effect till further notice and added that no academic activities in all schools shall commence until a notice to reopen school is approved and conveyed by the Secretariat.

Also, Marafa advised all schools to maintain the status quo and keep their schools closed until further notice. He exclaimed that any violation to this will have to face justice.

“It has been drawn to our notice that some private schools are already demanding from parents the school fees for 3rd term from parents and the term hasn’t been effective yet due to the purported resumption. The schools claimed the session will commence online.

The Implication of this is that when the Schools will be reopened, adequate notice 9f the fact that 2nd term was inconclusive will be factored into the academic calendar which will dovetail into 3rd term accordingly. Any action taken otherwise is likely to negatively distort the academic calendar of the schools Involved.

The FCTA Education Secretariat has however concluded plans to introduce e-learning platforms to include lessons on radio and Television channels to keep the students constructively engaged while other lockdown lasts.”