Edo, Kano suspend school resumption

The Kano State Government has postponed the resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by Balarabe Kiru, Director, Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education.

According to him, the Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar  Doguwa, said the decision was compelled by some  undisclosed ‘urgent reasons’. Kiru quoted Doguwa as saying that a new date would soon be announced by the ministry.

”I wish to inform pupils, students and parents that the announcement earlier made for school resumption on 8th and 9th Sept 2024 is now being postponed. This is due to some urgent reasons that will help in improving the provision of a conducive learning atmosphere for our children. Another date for the resumption will be announced in due course, ” the director said.

Kiru, however, appealed to the people concerned especially the students, parents and guardians to bear with any inconveniences that may be caused by ...ponement.

Edo suspends school resumption over hike in fuel price

Similarly, the Edo State Government has announced an indefinite postponement of resumption of all schools in the state over the hike in fuel price. The government announced this in a memo by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, in Benin on Saturday. The permanent secretary said the resumption, scheduled for Sept. 9, was postponed until further notice.

“The Edo State Government hereby announces ...ponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo State, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice. An official statement from the government has directed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and guardians.

“The government urges parents, guardians, and caregivers to monitor the activities of their children and wards closely, given the current situation and the rising tension caused by the fuel price hike,” Akin-Longe said.