ABEOKUTA– After intense protest by parents of returning SS3 boarding students about the compulsory N25,000 covid-19 test fee, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reversed the directives, thereby making the test free for all returning students in the State.
The governor in a release made available to newsmen said “After reviewing these developments, I have today immediately directed that the Government Laboratories carry out test for all returning SS3 boarding students at no cost. I have also directed that all those who have paid for tests be refunded”
The governor also insisted that the state government has now stepped down the covid-19 test as a mandatory requirement for returning students in the exits classes.
He therefore enjoined all Private School owners to exercise their duty of care to their pupils.
“The admittance of students into boarding house in private secondary schools will be at the discretion of the management and the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of such private schools” he said
The governor further recommended that students who do not have to stay in the boarding house should attend school from home, especially those with underlying health conditions, adding that provision of face masks to all students in both private and public schools would be provided
Prince Dapo Abiodun however stated that the government regrets any inconvenience and confusion experienced yesterday while he tenders apologies to the parents and students so affected.
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In my own opinion all d students in private primary school should benefit from d face mask starting from primary 4 to 6 also d payment of 25000 naira for covid 19 test should also be cancelled ,d test should be done free of charge .Thanks.
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