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Bauchi govt shuts schools, tertiary institutions over insecurity

The Bauchi State Government has announced the closure of primary and secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions across the state over the rising insecurity in the northern part of Nigeria.

The Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman, announced the closure via a statement issued on Sunday night.

Usman said the closure of schools affects state, private, and federal government owned schools with immediate effect.

He added that the government, after extensive consultations and in response to overwhelming security concerns affecting the safety of students, teachers, and school communities across the state, decided to temporarily close the institutions of learning.

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Usman stated: “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.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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