The Kano State Government has indefinitely postponed the resumption date for both primary and secondary schools for the 2024/2025 academic session.
The government cited “urgent reasons” for the postponement but did not provide specific details.
In a similar development, the Edo State Government, has also postponed school resumption as a result of rising petrol prices and challenges faced by parents and guardians.
Schools in most parts of Nigeria are set to resume on Monday, September 9.
The Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru announced the postponement in a statement issued on Saturday.
He noted that the Commissioner for Education, Umar Doguwa, would announce a new resumption date soon.
“I wish to inform pupils, students, and parents that the previously scheduled resumption dates of September 8 and 9, 2024, have been postponed.
“This decision is based on urgent reasons aimed at enhancing the learning environment for our children. A new date for resumption will be communicated in due course.” Kiru explained.
