By Fatoumatta K Jallow
Authorities at the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) on Friday 9th October 2020 disclosed at a press conference, the re-opening of all Tertiary, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions on Wednesday, 14th of October 2020.
Permanent Secretary of MOHERST Mod A.K. Secka, said Covid-19 has dealt a major blow on the education system of the country, since it started.
“MOHERST has been doing some consultation particularly on the re-opening of normal classes by tertiary and TVET institution,” he said; that during their consultations, they have come up with strategies for TVET Institutions in particular, to reopen all institutions of higher learning.
He highlighted that the re-opening should be done by adhering to the COVID19 guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.