GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY RESUME AFTER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS

Government schools across Nigeria resumed today, Monday, January 6, 2025, after the Christmas and New Year breaks. The resumption applies to schools in various states, including Kano, Rivers State, Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Imo State, Jigawa, and Delta States.

In Kano State, boarding students returned to school on Sunday, January 5, 2025, while day students resumed today. The state government has warned that disciplinary actions will be taken against latecomers. According to a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Kiru, the government has made adequate arrangements to ensure a smooth resumption of academic activities.

Similarly, in Jigawa State, schools resumed today, with boarding students returning on January 5, 2025. The state government has assured parents that teaching aids have been provided for effective learning. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr. Lawan Yunusa Danzomo, stated that the government has also taken steps to ensure the safety and security of students and teachers.

However, unity schools under the Federal Government will resume on January 12, 2025, due to ongoing renovations. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the resumption date in a statement, citing the need to complete the renovation work before the start of the new term.

The resumption of schools across the country marks the beginning of a new term, and students, teachers, and parents are expected to be fully prepared for the academic challenges ahead. The government has urged parents to ensure that their children return to school on time and with all the necessary materials.

Education Stakeholders Express Optimism

Education stakeholders have expressed optimism about the new term, citing the government’s efforts to improve the education sector. The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the government for its commitment to education, stating that the union is ready to work with the government to ensure the success of the new term.

“We are optimistic about the new term,” said Dr. Mike Ike-Ene, the National President of the NUT. “We commend the government for its efforts to improve the education sector, and we are ready to work with them to ensure the success of the new term.”

Parents Urged to Cooperate with Government

Parents have been urged to cooperate with the government to ensure the success of the new term. The government has appealed to parents to ensure that their children return to school on time and with all the necessary materials.

“We appeal to parents to cooperate with us to ensure the success of the new term,” said Malam Muhammad Sanusi Kiru, the Commissioner for Education in Kano State. “We urge them to ensure that their children return to school on time and with all the necessary materials.”

The resumption of schools across the country marks the beginning of a new term, and all stakeholders are expected to work together to ensure its success.