Following the spates of terrorist threats in some parts of the country, the Nasarawa State Government has ordered the immediate closure of both public and private schools across the 13 local government areas of the state.
The state Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Fatu Jimaita Sabo, made the announcement while addressing newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting which took place at the Government House, Lafia, on Wednesday, July 27.
She explained that the move became crucial following the security situation in the FCT and considering the proximity of the state to the FCT, as well as the decision of the government to ensure that schools in Nasarawa operate within a safe environment.
She further added that those in exit classes, who were already writing their final examinations, especially in secondary schools, were exempted from the immediate closure.
