•Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State
The Edo State government has postponed resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District for the second term academic session.
The postponement followed last week’s violent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West local government area, over incessant kidnappings in the locality.
Several persons were injured in the protest and the Palace of the traditional ruler of Ekpoma vandalised, reports The Nation.
Some shops were looted and commercial activities grounded in Ekpoma.
A statement by Edo Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, said the school resumption postponement was till further notice.
Iyamu explained that the postponement was to address some exigencies to improve the welfare of the pupils.
According to him: “The new date of resumption will be duly communicated to the public in due course.
“Parents, guardians, and all education stakeholders within Edo Central Senatorial District are kindly requested to take note of this development and comply accordingly.”
