Edo schools shut over threats reopened

The Edo State Government has directed the reopening of schools that were temporarily closed due to security concerns, with academic activities set to resume on Monday, June 15.

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The government is satisfied that the necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure the safety and well-being of learners, teachers and other school personnel and the schools should be re-opened on Monday, June 15.

The directive follows a comprehensive review of the security situation conducted in collaboration with security agencies and stakeholders. Governor Monday Okpebholo had initially ordered the closure of Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School, and Makeke Secondary School in Akoko Edo on Tuesday, acting on a security alert from the Department of State Security regarding a planned bandit attack.

According to a circular issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mrs Enodolomwanyi Otamere, the government is now satisfied that necessary arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of learners, teachers, and school personnel. Enhanced security measures and additional safety mechanisms have been deployed across the affected communities and schools.

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Consequently, all public and private schools affected by the earlier closure order have been directed to resume normal academic and administrative activities from June 15.

The government has reassured parents, guardians, and other stakeholders of adequate security provisions and pledged continuous monitoring. School heads, proprietors, and education authorities are instructed to prepare for the safe return of students and staff, maintaining close collaboration with security agencies and community leaders to sustain a secure learning environment. Parents and guardians are urged to ensure their children promptly return to school to continue their academic pursuits.

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School heads, proprietors and education authorities were instructed to make adequate preparations for the safe return of students and staff, while maintaining close collaboration with security agencies, community leaders and government officials to sustain a secure learning environment.