The Kaduna state government has ordered all public schools in the state to migrate to the four-day work week, as the schools will reopen on January 10 for the second term of the 2021/2022 academic session.
Education Commissioner Halima Lawal gave the directive in Kaduna on Sunday in a notice of resumption of classes for the second period of the 2021/2022 academic session.
The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) recalls that on December 1, 2021, the Kaduna state government had begun the transition to a four-day work week.
A statement by Muyiwa Adekeye, media adviser to the governor Nasir El-Rufai, had explained that the new measure would eventually affect the organized private sector in the state.
According to the statement, the measure is designed to help boost productivity, improve work-life balance and allow workers more time for their families, for rest and for farming.
Mr. Lawal explained that in view of the new development, the 2021/2022 academic calendar would be adjusted to ensure coverage of the curriculum for the academic session.
She said that all parents, guardians and the public should note that the state government approved January 10 as the resumption date for the second term of the 2021/2022 academic session.
“The Kaduna state government wishes to inform parents, guardians and the public that the resumption date of the second period of the 2021/2022 academic session previously scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2021 remains unchanged.
“The Ministry of Education expects all principals and directors to receive boarding students on Sunday, January 9, and day students on Monday, January 10, 2022, respectively.
“The ministry further recommends that parents, guardians and students comply with all public health guidelines when adopting all protective measures against COVID-19.
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“In addition, administrators and owners of public and private schools and other learning centers, including Islamiyya and Madrasas, are encouraged to maintain school safety committees established to ensure the safety of students in schools,” he said.
The commissioner also urged school administrators and owners to adhere to the Safe School Learning Initiatives as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.
She advised the members of the school safety committee to ensure proper control of safety devices and prompt notification of any threats to safety in their schools through the following numbers: 09034000060 or 08170189999. (NAN)