The Edo government on Monday announced the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in the Edo Central Senatorial District amidst growing security challenges in parts of the state.
The resumption of schools in the area has now been shifted to a later date, which will be communicated to the public.
Schools were to reopen on Monday for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic calendar.
In a public announcement in Benin, the state’s commissioner for education, Paddy Iyamu, said the postponement was necessary to address emerging concerns affecting students’ welfare.
According to him, it is aimed at resolving ‘exigencies‘ that would enhance the safety and well-being of children in the district.
Mr Iyamu urged parents, guardians, school owners, and administrators within the district to note the development and comply accordingly.
He said a new date for resumption would be communicated to the public in due course.
(NAN)