We are under pressure to reopen schools- FG
The Minister of State for Education , Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, made this known during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
He said , “ The Ministry is indeed under intense pressure to reopen schools but will never succumb to such pressure until the infection curve begins to flatten.
“ The Ministry of Education reaffirms its commitment to the safety of the Nigerian children and would , therefore , not do anything to compromise their safety. The Federal Government is aware of the damages coronavirus has caused to the lives of people and economies globally , including Nigeria . We will , therefore , not compromise an inch in this regard, no matter the blackmail .