Complete List Of States With Delayed School Start Dates

Complete List Of States With Delayed School Start Dates

As the 2024/2025 academic year approaches, several Nigerian state governments, starting with Kano State, have announced delays in the resumption of schools. Originally, schools across much of Nigeria were set to reopen on Monday, September 9.

In Kano State, the postponement was officially confirmed by Balarabe Kiru, the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education, in a statement released last Saturday. Kiru announced that the Commissioner for Education, Umar Doguwa, would soon provide a new resumption date.

Kiru explained, “We regret to inform pupils, students, and parents that the previously scheduled resumption dates of September 8 and 9, 2024, have been postponed. This decision is necessary to address urgent matters aimed at improving the learning environment. A new resumption date will be announced in due course.”

In contrast, Edo State has cited the recent increase in petrol prices as the reason for its postponement. The Edo State Government’s statement on Saturday highlighted the strain on parents and guardians due to the fuel price hike, leading to increased tension in the state. Consequently, all schools in Edo State are directed to remain closed.

Ojo Akin-Longe, the Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, stated, “The government advises parents, guardians, and caregivers to keep a close watch on their children’s activities due to the current situation and the heightened tension from the fuel increase.”

Similarly, Abia State has also delayed the resumption date for both public and private schools for the 2024/2025 academic session. Prince Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information, announced during a press briefing following this week’s Executive Council meeting in Umuahia that the postponement is due to a coinciding Muslim holiday.