IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PRIMARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA

Nigeria education system experience a huge setback as a result of the unprecedented pandemic that forced so many schools to shut down. When the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) claimed so many lives and spread fast around the country. The government had to take drastic step by

giving directive that all schools should shut down as the disease is likely to spread fast among the younger ones, especially in primary schools. This is because primary pupil may not be able to adhere strictly to all Covid-19 protocol. However, the reopening of schools when the number of cases reduces called for all stakeholders in education to make serious adjustment to the new normal in the society. The school had to make provision for hand washing basin, hand sanitizer and ensure learners’ sitting arrangement so as to give room to social distancing. This study will look into the impact covid-19 had on primary school administration and give recommendation for stakeholders.