The Kogi State Government has ordered the closure of all primary and secondary schools in the state for a two-week period, with schools to remain closed until February 16, 2026, the state’s education leadership confirmed.
The directive, communicated through messages circulated to school administrators and proprietors, states that the midterm break has been fast-forwarded into an emergency closure period.
Schools were instructed to halt academic activities effective February 4, 2026, and resume on February 16, 2026.
Pastor Reuben Jimoh, Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Kogi State, told members that no school should operate during the closure period.
He confirmed that the break has been adjusted to reflect the government’s order and reiterated the resumption date.
A message shared on a school communication platform echoed the official instructions, informing parents that the school had received the government directive to proceed on an “emergency break” and that the resumption date would be observed as announced.
Solomon Musa, the Public Relations Officer for the Kogi State Ministry of Education, confirmed the development to journalists. He acknowledged the closure but declined to provide details on the reasons behind the decision.
The closure affects both public and private primary and secondary schools across the state. School proprietors and administrators have been directed to ensure compliance with the government’s announcement.
Education stakeholders and parents have noted the directive’s implications for academic scheduling, with schools expected to adjust lesson plans and school calendars accordingly during the two-week period.
The order aligns with communication from the Kogi State education leadership and represents the government’s position on academic operations for the affected period.
Parents and caregivers have been urged to support learners with at-home study activities during the closure as teachers and school management prepare for resumption on the specified date.
