The Edo State Government has announced that all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District will not resume for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session as earlier scheduled. The resumption has been postponed until further notice to allow the government address pressing issues affecting the welfare of children in the area.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, who said the decision affects all schools within the senatorial district.
“This is to inform the general public, particularly parents, school heads, and proprietors, that the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District for the Second Term of the 2025/2026 academic session has been postponed until further notice,” he stated.
According to the commissioner, the postponement is aimed at creating room for urgent actions required to improve the welfare and safety of pupils and students across the district.
“This is to enable us address some exigencies to improve the welfare of our children. The new date of resumption will be duly communicated to the public in due course,” Dr. Iyamu added.
Recent developments in parts of Edo Central have raised concerns among residents, including reported cases of insecurity, kidnapping fears, and protests in communities such as Ekpoma. These incidents have led to heightened tension and increased calls for stronger security measures to protect lives and property.
In the past week, residents in some areas of the district staged protests over alleged killings and abductions, prompting responses from security agencies and the state government. Authorities have since urged calm while efforts are ongoing to restore normalcy and strengthen safety across affected communities.
Against this backdrop, the state government said the postponement of school resumption is a precautionary step taken in the interest of students and school staff.
‘Parents, guardians, and all education stakeholders within Edo Central Senatorial District are kindly requested to take note of this development and comply accordingly,” the commissioner said.
