Schools closed
On August 26, 2014, the Ministry of Education in Abuja announced that all primary and secondary schools throughout Nigeria, both public and private, are to remain closed until Monday, October 13, 2014. The Ministry announced that these measures are being taken to prevent the introduction of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into school communities. In addition, the Ministry requires that all private primary and secondary schools and summer classes currently being conducted be suspended immediately until October 13, 2014. The Minister of Education and all state commissioners of education will meet again on September 23, 2014 to review the situation in all states.