Nantu against reopening of schools
NAMPA
WINDHOEK
The Namibia National Teachers' Union (Nantu) has expressed dismay over the decision to reopen schools for face-to-face teaching and learning.
The resumption of schools for grades zero to nine was announced last Friday by President Hage Geingob.
Schools are set to reopen this coming Monday after being closed for nearly five months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nantu secretary-general Loide Shaanika said the union appreciates the measures and efforts put in place by government to curb the spread of the virus, but the decision to reopen schools does not sit well with the union due to the safety risks.
“The health and safety of members, teachers and learners is of paramount importance, as a result, Nantu is busy engaging the Office of the Prime Minister to discuss this issue as a matter of urgency,” Shaanika said.
She added that the union's stance regarding the reopening of schools remains unchanged and non-negotiable, saying they cannot negotiate about “dangerous, infectious and contagious health issues”.
WINDHOEK
The Namibia National Teachers' Union (Nantu) has expressed dismay over the decision to reopen schools for face-to-face teaching and learning.
The resumption of schools for grades zero to nine was announced last Friday by President Hage Geingob.
Schools are set to reopen this coming Monday after being closed for nearly five months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nantu secretary-general Loide Shaanika said the union appreciates the measures and efforts put in place by government to curb the spread of the virus, but the decision to reopen schools does not sit well with the union due to the safety risks.
“The health and safety of members, teachers and learners is of paramount importance, as a result, Nantu is busy engaging the Office of the Prime Minister to discuss this issue as a matter of urgency,” Shaanika said.
She added that the union's stance regarding the reopening of schools remains unchanged and non-negotiable, saying they cannot negotiate about “dangerous, infectious and contagious health issues”.
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