Edo, Kano Postpones School Resumption Indefinitely Over Economy Hardship, Fuel Price Increase 

By Philip Tayo 

The Edo and Kano States Government have indefinitely postponed the resumption date for both primary and secondary schools for the 2024/2025 academic session due to the economy hardship that has bedevilled the Country at this period.

Advertisement

The decision follows homogenous move by the Government of both States, which also postponed school resumption due to rising petrol prices and challenges faced by parents and guardians. 

School in most parts of Nigeria are set to resume on Monday September 9. 

Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kuri, made the announcement. 

He stressed that the Commissioner for Education, Umar Doguwa, would announce the new resumption date. 

Advertisement

Kuru in his statement said, “I wish to inform pupils, students and parents that previously scheduled resumption of September 8 and 9 have been postponed. 

However, Kuru highlighted that “this decision is based on urgent reasons aimed at enhancing the learning environment for school children. 

According to him, he said, “a new resumption date will be communicated soon”, he ended. 

Advertisement