President Akufo-Addo will on Wednesday, December 30, meet cabinet to decide on the possible reopening of schools in January, Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has disclosed.

According to him, government has been in discussions with various stakeholders within the sector to come up with a comprehensive and detailed plan on the reopening of schools.

He said the President’s meeting with his cabinet will therefore finalise and provide a way forward.

In a Twitter post on Tuesday, the Minister disclosed that “Key on his agenda will be to examine the proposals for assuring the safety of our children, should schools reopen.”

With sections of the public raising concerns as to a potential spike in our Covid numbers should schools resume, the Minister assured that so far, government’s management of the pandemic has been excellent and it will take a decision that will be in the best interest of the country.

“These decisions are not made lightly. But so far, all his COVID management decisions have been spot on. Fingers crossed, he will make the best decision in the interest of our children and our schools,” he added.