Coronavirus: Edo govt begins televised classes for SSCE, NECO students.
Sequel to the disruption in academic activities by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Edo State Government has arranged state-wide television lectures, beginning from Monday April 6, 2020; targeting students in Senior Secondary Schools preparing for West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO).
The Commissioner for Education, Barr. Jimoh Ijegbai, said in a statement that the classes will be televised everyday from 12noon to 1:00pm on Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), the state’s owned television station.
According to him, the move is part of the state government’s effort to curtail the spread of coronavirus ravaging the country.
Barr. Ijegbai noted that the organized television programme for students in Senior Secondary Schools, particularly for those writing the West African Senior School Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) for the year 2020 May/June/July, is under the auspices of Edo State Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Edo State Broadcasting Service (EBS) and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS).
According to the commissioner, the students will be taught Mathematics on Monday and English on Tuesday, while Physics, Biology, Geography, Civic/Economics and Chemistry will be televised on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively.
He also enjoined parents and guardians to encourage their children and wards to make maximum use of the opportunity of this period of stay-at-home.
Daniel Ejodamen (FIC, Benin City).
