Soji Ajibola, Ibadan
Oyo State Government has directed its final year secondary school students to resume classes on Monday, August 3, 2020, in preparation for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination scheduled to commence on Monday, August 17, 2020.
State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who disclosed in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, said the slight adjustment was to prepare students for their respective terminal examinations.
He said there would be continuation of lessons for SS3 class till the examination commences.
The commissioner added that JSS3 and primary six classes were asked to proceed on holiday as earlier scheduled and resume for their examinations on August 10 and 2, respectively.
Olaleye enjoined all education stakeholders in the state to note the new development and other academic schedules approved by the State Executive Council on July 21, 2020, which remained as announced.
Olaleye, however ,greeted Muslims in the state on the celebration of Eid-Kabir and urged them not to forget the COVD-19 prevention protocols while celebrating.