Edo state government has announced an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all schools in the state over the increase in petrol price.
Ojo Akin-Longe, permanent secretary of the state ministry of education, disclosed this in a memo on Saturday.
Akin-Longe said the resumption, scheduled for September 9, was now postponed until further notice.
The memo reads;
“The Edo State Government hereby announces the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo State, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice.”
“An official statement from the government has directed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and guardians.
“The government urges 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.”
