In light of the impending off-circle governorship election set for Saturday, the Kogi State Government has declared the closure of schools across the state.
The announcement was made by Mr. Wemi Jones, the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, in a statement released in Lokoja on Wednesday.
He said,
“All schools must shut down from Friday, for the election”.
“The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology hereby directs all institutions at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to be closed from Friday, Nov. 10, to Tuesday, Nov. 14.
“This became imperative because of the state governorship election slated for Saturday.
“However, normal academic activities will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 15,” he said.
The move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of students and educators during the electoral process.
