Nigeria, Sept. 18 -- In its effort toward reopening schools, the federal government said it has given state governments the consent to decide resumption dates in their states.

The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said this during the presidential briefing Thursday night.

Mr Nwajiuba said it is important for all governors to adhere to the safety guidelines for the reopening of schools.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how the federal government in July released a guideline for the reopening of schools at every level in the country.

The report highlighted how the guidelines for the safe reopening of schools and learning facilities after the COVID-19 pandemic outlined actions, measures, and requirements needed for resumption ...