The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has directed the reopening of public and private schools across the state beginning Monday, January 5, 2026, with the exception of locations currently under special security operations.
The directive, according to the ministry, is part of measures to balance access to education with the safety of pupils, students, teachers, and school communities.
“We welcome our children and schools back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance. This structured school resumption is designed to keep our children from harm’s way amid renewed security operations. Normal school activities will resume in such places very soon,” Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe said in a statement.
“In collaboration with the TESCOM and SUBEB, the Ministry wishes our children, teachers, and parents a blessed New Year and an academic session filled with great insights and successes.”
The ministry also announced the introduction of a radio-based learning programme aimed at expanding access to education beyond conventional classroom settings, especially for students in affected areas.
Highlighting the innovative approach of the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration, the initiative is being implemented with support from UNICEF and the Nigeria Learning Passport and is scheduled to commence on Monday, January 5.
According to the statement, the radio lessons will be broadcast on 99.1 Midland FM at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. The ministry added that more radio stations would be included to broaden coverage across the state.
The statement was signed by Peter Amogbonjaye, Press Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, on January 4, 2025.
