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Why the government should withdaw the decision to close down schools

The decision by government to order closure of both private secondary and primary schools is not fair to our children. What are the effects of that decision on the children? Third term is one of the shortest terms and closing schools may mean that they will reopen come next year January.

Although candidates students are spared time to prepare for exams, the remaining lot is going to reap more negative effects of the teachers strike. Furthermore having students strolling in towns and villages will also be risky. Boys will be on a drinking spree. Who will protect our vulnerable girls from sex thirsty men?

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