Kwara Government Shuts Schools In Four LGAs Amid Rising Security Threats

The Kwara State Government has directed the immediate shutdown of schools in four local government areas due to escalating security threats.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kwara State chapter, confirmed the development on Wednesday.

In a circular seen by Channels Television, NUT Chairman Yusuf Agboola said schools in Isin, Irepodun, Ifelodun, and Ekiti LGAs would remain closed until further notice.

Agboola explained that the union was acting on instructions from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development following concerns over fresh security risks in Kwara South.

“Comrade chairmen, please inform all schools in the specified local governments to close immediately until further notice. This decision responds to the security challenges in the area and the government’s efforts to manage the situation. Treat this notice with urgency as it comes directly from the ministry,” the circular stated.

He added that school leaders and teachers would receive further updates as the situation unfolds.