The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state amid growing security concerns.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo issued the directive on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, describing the decision as a preventive step aimed at protecting students, teachers, and other school staff, following intelligence reports suggesting potential security threats.
The directive was communicated to school owners by the Kogi State chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), which urged strict compliance. In a notice signed by the association’s State Chairman, Pastor Reuben Jimoh, school operators were warned that failure to comply with the order could result in the revocation of their operating licences.
According to the notice, the school closure is purely precautionary and intended to mitigate existing security risks. School administrators were further instructed not to announce or fix any resumption date until fresh directives are issued by the state government.
Education authorities in the state stressed that the move should not be interpreted as an overreaction, but rather as a necessary measure to guarantee the safety of students and education personnel.
Parents and guardians were advised to remain calm, keep their children at home, and depend solely on official communication channels for updates on the situation.
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