The Federal Government of Nigeria has put on hold the planned resumption of all unity schools.

It has also stopped the participation of their students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations earlier scheduled for August 4 to September 5.

Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu made this announcement after the meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The minister said federal schools would remain closed until they are considered safe for re-opening.

The minister also urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the state governments to reconsider their decision to open for exams.