Osun govt directs schools to shut down over planned protest

The Osun State Government has asked heads of both public and private schools in the state to close down and proceed on break over the forthcoming nationwide protest against hardship in the country.

According to the directive, all schools in the state are to proceed on third-term vacation from Wednesday.

The directive is contained in a public service announcement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education in Osun State, M. K. Jimoh, on Monday.

The state government called on parents and guardians to ensure the safety of their wards during the vacation.

“This is to inform the general public, particularly parents, guardians, and heads of both public and private schools in the state that due to the planned nationwide protests, all schools are directed to proceed on the third-term vacation from Wednesday, 31st July, 2023.

“Parents and guardians are advised to ensure the safety of their wards during the vacation,” the public announcement read.