The Federal Government has ordered unity schools in the country,  earlier closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to reopen on October 12, 2020.

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Mr Adamu Adamu, announced the reopening of the schools on Friday in Abuja, claiming that the COVID-19 curve had been flattened.

According to the minister, schools across the country, are at liberty to fix resumption dates and ensure adequate safety measures.

He however warned that schools who fail to adhere to outlined COVID-19 safety protocols risk closure if there is an outbreak from such institutions.

He said, “We have consulted widely with all stakeholders in the education sector. Our eyes and ears are opened to the international media.

“I’m glad to report that there has not been any single case of COVID-19 in all Unity Schools. No single fatality among the students.

“We have come to the conclusion that we have to review our decisions. After consultation with PTF, we have resolved that our Unity Schools be opened on October 12, 2020.”