Updates on Ebola: NUT, parents differ over postponement of schools’ resumption

Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, parents and other stakeholders have expressed divergent views on the decision by the Federal Government to postpone the resumption date of all primary and secondary schools nationwide till October 13 following the recent outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in the country.
While some stakeholders believe that the move will restrict the spread of the disease, others argue that prolonged stay at home will do more harm than good. What's your take on the current controversial topic?

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