Nigerian Governor Shuts Down schools till Feb 16

The Kogi State Government has announced the temporary closure of schools throughout the state as a preventive measure. This decision was made based on credible intelligence and the necessity to implement protective measures to ensure the safety of pupils, students, and teachers, as reported by The PUNCH.

In a press conference held in Lokoja on Tuesday, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, clarified that this action was taken responsibly and not out of panic.

He emphasized that the government opted for a proactive approach to avert any potential incidents rather than waiting for problems to arise.

He said, “Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all relevant agencies to immediately deploy necessary modalities to ensure that schools resume academic activities as soon as it is safe, so as not to disrupt the state’s academic calendar.”

Fanwo commended the security agencies for their timely and actionable intelligence, noting that such cooperation underscores the effectiveness of the state’s security architecture.

He reassured the people of Kogi State that the government is fully on top of the situation, adding that security agencies are already working around the clock to identify, locate, and decisively deal with criminal hideouts.

“The safety of our children, teachers, and educational institutions remains non-negotiable. This administration will always prioritise lives while ensuring continuity in governance and education,” Fanwo said.

Meanwhile, a message from the Kogi State Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Pastor Reuben Jimoh, to his members stated that the state government has decided to fast-track the midterm break into the emergency lockdown.

”The midterm break for school has been fast-forwarded and we shall be resuming back on 16/02/2026. ‎Therefore, there will be no school tomorrow until 16th/02/2026.

“No school should go against this adjustment,” Jimoh said.