The Borno State Government said on Monday that it would reopen all public schools on November 17.
The schools were shut early in the year due to security concern.
News Agency of Nigeria recalls that the schools were shut on March 14, after deadly attacks by the Boko Haram on schools in neighbouring Yobe State.
Chairman of the 19-man committee on the resuscitation of primary school education in the state, Dr Mohammed Dongel, told NAN in Maiduguri that measures to safeguard the schools had been adopted.
He added that the government had taken extra measures to encourage pupils to return and ensure friendly atmosphere for teaching and learning.
“All things being equal, public schools will reopen for classes on November 17. Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has already approved the procurement of chemicals for the fumigation of the schools against reptiles and other rodents ahead of the reopening,” he said.
Dongel, however, said only primary schools would be reopened, while secondary schools would remain close until the Internally Displaced Persons, taking refuge in the schools, were relocated. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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