“It Is Unacceptable” Obasanjo Condemns N25,000 COVID-19 Test Fee On Parents

The former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has vehemently condemned the N25,000 Covid19 test levy imposed on private schools parents by the Ogun state government as part of criteria for safe reopening of schools in the state. 

The erstwhile President made his position known in a letter made available to journalists. 

He explained that such decision by the state Government is insensitive and inconsiderate, specially at this time where COVID-19 has affected so many homes financially and otherwise. 

He called on Governor Abiodun to revisit his decision maintaining that it is unacceptable.