Gbenro Adesina
Authorities of the Polytechnic Ibadan, has directed the institution’s Deans, Heads of Academic Departments, members of non-teaching staff from Grade Levels 11 and above to resume on Monday, August 24 2020, in order to prepare for the reopening of the school.
Tertiary institutions in Nigeria have been closed since March as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement issued by the school registrar, Mrs M. T. Fawale on Sunday, August 23 2020, titled “Preparedness for Reopening of the Polytechnic Ibadan”, members of staff on essential duties were to resume and others whose services may be required would be contacted soon.
Members of staff were also directed to wear face masks, use sanitizers/wash hands regularly and maintain social distance measures in accordance with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Federal Ministries of Health and Education regulations.
The statement read in part: “Please be informed that all Deans, Heads of Academic Departments, all Non-Teaching Staff on Grade levels 11 to 14, and those on essential duties are to resume back to work on Monday, 24th August 2020 at 8.00 am.
“This is to ensure that adequate preparations are put in place for the School reopening and attention given to some academic-related issues on the ground.
“Staff are enjoined to wear face masks, use sanitizers/wash hands regularly and maintain social distance measures in accordance with NCDC, Federal Ministries of Health and Education regulations.
“Also note that others whom their services may be needed can be called anytime. Thank you.”
