Oyo State reopen school for academic activities today, as stakeholders put in place strict procedures to combat the spread of the virus among students.
As early as 7.30 am, students and pupils were seen trooping into their schools with nose masks and shields.
Students in JSS 3 and SS 3 where distributed in all the vacant classes in the school to ensure distancing among the students, benches were also marked to create boundaries while sitting.
Speaking to newsmen, A parent said that she wore a face shield and even added a mask for her daughter. “I am very particular about my daughter’s safety because I don’t want her bringing any coronavirus home.”
In Olivet Baptist School, Oyo Town, Washbasins and liquid soap were placed at the school entrance and in strategic positions in the school.
There were also boards with directives on how to observe the guidelines. Some private schools in Ibadan placed washbasins, hand sanitizers, and liquid soap in each class.
Reports gathered stated that Classes and offices had been fumigated weeks before opening to resist the spread of the pandemic.
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