Governor declares closure of schools, Ondo State

 Governor declares closure of schools, Ondo State

By Modupe Shodeinde

Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has directed the closure of all schools in the state.

A statement by the state Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Mr Femi Agagu, on Tuesday, explained that the directive was to ensure the safety of the students and pupils.

“Mr Governor has directed that all schools that resumed on Monday 19th October 2020 are closed for the meantime from tomorrow 21st October 2020 because of the engulfing nationwide protest and the need to ensure safety of our students and staff.

“Parents and the public are to note this directive and all schools are to comply.

“Any inconvenience is regretted, while the State Government would ensure the resumption of our schools as soon as possible.”

This closure is in less than 24-hours after the resumption of schools in Ondo state.

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