The Kogi State Government has clarified that the temporary closure of schools across the state was purely a preventive measure, taken on the basis of credible intelligence and the overriding need to implement protective measures around schools to safeguard pupils, students and teachers.

Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, explained that the decision was not borne out of panic but of responsibility, stressing that the government chose to act

proactively rather than wait for avoidable incidents.

According to him, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all relevant agencies to immediately deploy necessary measures to ensure that schools resume academic activities as soon as it is safe, so as not to disrupt the state’s academic calendar.

Fanwo commended the security agencies for their timely and actionable intelligence, noting that such cooperation underscores the effectiveness of the state’s security architecture.

He reassured the people of Kogi State that the government is fully on top of the situation, adding that security agencies are already working round the clock to identify, locate and decisively deal with criminal hideouts.

“The safety of our children, teachers and educational institutions remains non-negotiable. This administration will always prioritise lives while ensuring continuity in governance and education,” Fanwo said.

(Nigerian Tribune)