Obgist | Nigeria News, Celebrity Scoop, International Gist and Tech News

Kogi State shuts all schools as a proactive security measure following intelligence reports; resumption set for Feb 16.

To manage the situation without causing a total shutdown of the academic calendar, the government has fast-forwarded the usual midterm break. 

According to Pastor Reuben Jimoh, Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Kogi, the break is now an "emergency lockdown," with classes expected to resume on February 16.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, clarified that the decision was based on "credible intelligence." 

He was quick to point out that the state isn't acting out of panic, but rather out of a sense of duty to protect its citizens.

"The safety of our children, teachers, and educational institutions remains non-negotiable," Fanwo told reporters in Lokoja. He praised security agencies for providing timely information that allowed the state to act before any incidents could occur.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has already given marching orders to relevant agencies to secure school environments during this period. 

The goal is to ensure that when students return in mid-February, the threat will have been neutralized and learning can continue without fear.

For now, parents are advised to keep their children at home while security operatives work around the clock to maintain peace. This proactive approach highlights the state's current security framework, which prioritizes prevention over reaction.