The Bauchi State Government has shut all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, including Federal Government-owned schools and private schools with immediate effect.
Jalaludeen Usman, Information and Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Ministry of Education, conveyed the closure in a press statement.
This decision, the statement quoted, was taken by the government after extensive consultations and in response to overwhelming security concerns affecting the safety of students, teachers, and school communities across the state.
It added:”The government is fully aware of the inconvenience this may cause. However, the protection of our children remains our highest moral responsibility. Every student in Bauchi State deserves to learn in an environment that is safe, stable, and free of fear”.
“We therefore call on parents, guardians, school proprietors, and all concerned stakeholders not to panic, but to remain calm and cooperative. The government is working closely with security agencies to address the concerns swiftly and comprehensively, ensuring that normal academic activities” resume as soon as it is safe to do so”.
“We also urge citizens to remain vigilant. If you see something, say something. Timely information from the public is crucial in safeguarding our communities.”
