The Kaduna State Government has approved the resumption of all tertiary institutions across the state for Monday, January 25, 2021. The approval was contained in a statement issued on Sunday, January 24 by the permanent secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Phoebe Yayi.

According to the statement, the government gave the approval after a thorough assessment of all tertiary institutions in the state, to ascertain their level of preparedness and plans for reopening. The institutions were found to be ready for resumption as preventive protocols and for a safe learning environment has been put in place.

Yayi said resumption by the institutions will be in phases as provided by the schools and according to their academic levels and subject to school’s compliance with guidelines in place. She urged the institutions' management to ensure strict compliance  to all the guidelines and protocols put in place by the state government which includes the compulsory wearing of face masks by everyone, temperature checks, and washing facilities among others