In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Professor KANIYE EBEKU, the Ministry of Education states that; schools are yet to resume for the third term of the 2019/2020 academic session, hence fees cannot be collected for same.
The statement also said the Ministry is still consulting with the leadership of private schools and stakeholders in the public-school sector regarding the continued learning of the students and has not announced a resumption date.
The original calendar of 2019/2020 was suspended with immediate effect on the 23rd of March, 2020 following the announcement that all schools be closed down by Governor NYESOM WIKE.
The Commissioner also said every school that has asked parents to pay fees for third term has acted without authority and should forthwith withdraw all such letters to parents.
He said the Ministry is not against online support from various schools for their students, as he assured that announcement for collaborative online teachings for third term will be made in due course only after consultation with all stakeholders in the Education sector.
