By DADA AYOKHAI
Edo State government has postponed the 2025/2026 school resumption in five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo Central Senatorial District due to security concerns.
The affected LGAs are Esan South East, Esan North East, Esan Central, Igueben, and Esan West, which have experienced violent crimes, including kidnappings.
The Commissioner for Education, Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, stated that the postponement will allow the government to address emergencies and improve the welfare of school children.
A new resumption date will be communicated later .
The government has been working to address security challenges in the state, with Governor Monday Okpebholo emphasizing the importance of protecting lives and property
The statement kindly request parents, guardians, school heads, Proprietors, and all Stakeholders within Edo Central Senatorial District to take note of the development and comply accordingly.
The statement reads, “This is to inform the general public, particularly parents, school heads, and Proprietors that the resumption of public and private schools for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session has been postponed until further notice”.
“This is to enable us address some exigencies to improve the welfare of our Children. The new date of resumption will be duly communicated to the public in due course.
“Parents, guardians, and all Stakeholders within Edo Central Senatorial District are kindly requested to take note of this development and comply accordingly”, Iyamu said.
