Nana Addo to meet cabinet on school-reopening plans

The government says it is considering proper measures to safely reopen schools

Nana Addo to meet cabinet on school-reopening plans

President Akufo-Addo will meet cabinet today, December 30, to decide on the possible reopening of schools in January.

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who disclosed this said government has been in discussions with various stakeholders within the sector to come up with a detailed plan on the reopening of schools.

In a twitter post on Tuesday 29th December 2020, the Minister disclosed said;

“President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo prepares to meet cabinet tomorrow for a decision on the possible reopening of schools in January. Key on his agenda will be to examine the proposals for assuring the safety of our children, should schools reopen.”

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With sections of the public raising concerns as to a potential spike in our COVID numbers should schools resume, the Minister assured that so far, government’s management of the pandemic has been excellent and it will take a decision that will be in the best interest of the country.

“These decisions are not made lightly. But so far, all his COVID management decisions have been spot on. Fingers crossed, he will make the best decision in the interest of our children and our schools,” he added.