In preparing for the resumption of classes in Nigeria, the government directed schools to implement protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in schools. These include arrangement of seats two meters apart in order to maintain physical distancing; provision of a steady supply of water, soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizer for personal hand hygiene; use of infrared thermometers for temperature checks; and compulsory wearing of facemasks while on school premises. Information, education and communication (ICE) materials are to be positioned strategically to remind the school community of the safety measures. Despite assurances of safety from the Nigerian government, parents have expressed worry over the state of sanitation and hygiene in schools. Some have shared their concerns with WSSCC. Parents worried about the level of compliance with school resumption protocols “Many parents were looking forward to the resumption of academic examinations because of the assurances fro...