As schools in Anambra state resume on Monday next week, after extension of the holidays because of COVID 19 upsurge, stakeholders in education sector have been called to play their roles to stem the tide of the infection.
Anambra state Director, National Orientation Agency, Barrister Charles Nworji, made the call during a press briefing in his office in Awka.
Correspondent Queen Anigbogu reports that Barrister Nworji asked parents to play their role starting from the home by giving basic advice to their children on the non-pharmaceutical protocols of COVID 19 and as well provide hand sanitizers for their children as they return to school.
He reminded school children that as they resume school that it is no longer business as usual, urging them to avoid crowded areas to stay safe.
For teachers and school authorities, Barrister Nworji asked them to double their efforts to ensure that the children are properly guided while in school and as well provide preventive measures for their safety.
The NOA director also called on government to assist schools in providing the preventive facilities noting that government is interested in the welfare of children.
He disclosed that about one hundred and five NOA field Officers stationed across the twenty one council areas of Anambra state will monitor school resumption on Monday to ensure that schools adhere to COVID 19 safety protocols.
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