Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - The Kogi State government on Tuesday ordered the immediate closure of all primary and secondary schools, citing preventive security measures.
Pastor Reuben Jimoh, Chairman of the National Association of
Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Kogi, confirmed that the midterm
break has been “fast-forwarded into the emergency lockdown,” adding that
schools will resume on February 16.
State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon.
Kingsley Fanwo, described the closure as a precautionary move based on credible
intelligence.
Speaking to newsmen in Lokoja, he stressed that the decision
“was not borne out of panic, but of responsibility,” and that authorities acted
proactively to prevent potential incidents.
Fanwo said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed relevant
agencies to ensure schools resume safely without disrupting the academic
calendar.
He also commended security agencies for their “timely and
actionable intelligence,” highlighting the effectiveness of Kogi’s security
framework.
“The safety of our children, teachers, and educational
institutions remains non-negotiable,” Fanwo added, noting that security
operatives are already working around the clock to address potential
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