Yobe State Government has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state from 31 July.
Gatekeepers News reports that this is due to the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on 1 August by some unknown youths.
The state’s Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Associated Professor Abba Idriss issued the directive through a statement released by Director of schools Management, Bukar Modu in Damaturu.
The statement goes, “I am directed by the Honourable Commissioner, Associate Professor Abba Idriss Adam to write and notify you his approval for the closure of all Primary and Secondary Schools in the state.”
“However, it is in the light of the above, schools in the state will be close on Wednesday 31st July, 2024 as against on Friday 2nd August, 2024.”
The statement added that schools are to resume academic activities on Sunday 15th September, 2024.
