The Edo State Government has announced the postponement of schools resumption indefinitely due to rising petrol prices and challenges faced by most parents and guardians.
Schools in most parts of Nigeria are set to resume the new session/term on Monday, September 9.
However, in a statement signed by the Permanent secretary in the state Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, the government has decided to postpone the resumption of all public and private schools “until further notice”.
The statement read in part “An official statement from the government has directed that schools remain closed due to the tension from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and guardians.
“The government urged parents, guardians and caregivers to monitor the activities of their children and wards closely, given the current situation and the rising tension caused by the fuel price hike.”
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently increased the pump price of petrol from ₦617 to ₦855 across its retail outlets amid long queues at filling stations.
The increase by the national oil company affected independent petroleum marketers whose fuel price currently reaches ₦1200 with black marketers selling above that.
The hardship being faced due to fuel price increase despite the rolling out of petrol by Dangote refinery is one that affects all. However, is it enough reason to close down schools till further notice? Do we put the education of some children on hold while others continue with theirs?
