FG Orders Closure Of 104 Unity Schools Over Coronavirus

The Federal Government has directed that all the 104 Unity Schools in the country be shut down to prevent the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Sonny Echono gave the order through the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu.

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He expressed that all the Principals of the Unity Colleges should fast track the on-going second term examinations and close until further notice.

This was announced in a statement by Mr Ben Goong, Director, Press and Public Relations in Abuja, on Thursday.

This directive is scheduled to take effect from March 26.