It is not compulsory for parents to send their children back to school - FG discloses

The federal government through the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has said it is not compulsory for parents to send their children back to school, despite the government’s decision to reopen learning institutions.

Recall that pupils in Primary 6, JSS 3 and SSS 3 have been asked to return to classes, so they can prepare to graduate.

However, the Minister, speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, told parents who are not comfortable with sending their wards back, to keep them at home.

The Minister, allayed the fears of parents and teachers, assuring that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of everyone.

“We understand the limitations of Nigerians. Most people cannot afford laptops and devices and we know that not all our children have the same access.

“And if there are people who do have this access and who feel confident that their children are ready for these exams, nobody is compelling anybody to go to any school,” Nwajiuba said.