Friday, June 12, 2026 -The Edo State Government has ordered the reopening of schools that were temporarily shut down due to security concerns. The state government had initially closed the schools on June 9, 2026, following intelligence reports about possible security threats in parts of the Edo North Senatorial District.
In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of
Education, Mrs Enodolomwanyi Otamere, the government directed affected schools
to resume academic activities on June 15, 2026. "The decision to reopen
the schools followed a comprehensive review of the security situation by the
state government in collaboration with relevant security agencies and other
stakeholders," Otamere said.
The statement added that enhanced security measures have been put in
place, and additional safety mechanisms have been deployed across affected
communities and schools to ensure the protection of learners, teachers, and
other school personnel.
"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 statement added.
School heads, proprietors, and education authorities have been 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.
The government urged parents and guardians to ensure their children and
wards return to school to continue their academic activities, assuring that
measures have been deployed for the safety of the schools.
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