Graduating pupils to resume in Ekiti from July 20
The governor , who spoke in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday evening , said , as part of efforts to curtail and contain community spread, the state would start random community testing for the virus .
“ Our random community testing starting with Ikere Ekiti Council on July 1, 2020 and moving from council to council , ” he said .
He added , “ Efforts are now on top gear to ensure our children return to school from July 20, 2020 as recommended by the interface between the Ministry of Education and all stakeholders in the education sector. ”
Fayemi, who said the resumption of schools would be in phases starting with pupils in graduating classes ( SS3, JSS3 and Primary six) to prepare for their examinations , said , “ Other classes will be gradually absorbed as schools meet all requirements to accommodate them safely and responsibly . ”
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