After about four months, students in primary six, JSS3 and SSS3 in Oyo State resume at their various schools on Monday.

As a way to curtail the spread of COVID-19 Governor Seyi Makinde had on March 21, ordered the closure of all schools in the state.

Recently, GNB News recalls the dilemma experienced by many parents and teachers in Oyo State over this decision amidst rising incidences of COVID-19 cases in the state and in the country. During the week, three Commissioners in the state and a number of medical experts tested positive for the virus.

Their fears were hinged on the fact that Ibadan is not a city where many wear facemask or observe social distancing. Hustling and bustling in the major markets remain unchecked, as locals still believe that coronavirus “can infect only rich and powerful individuals who spend long hours in air-conditioned rooms.”

Below are pictures taken from random schools across the city of Ibadan