Sokoto schools to reopen Monday as insecurity-hit areas remain closed
The Sokoto State Government has announced September 14, 2026, as the resumption date for public and private schools for the 2026/2027 academic session. Boarding schools will reopen on Sunday, September 13, while academic activities in public and private schools will begin on Monday. However, schools previously closed due to insecurity will remain closed until further notice. The State […] Sokoto…
The 2026/2027 academic year will commence for schools in Sokoto State on Monday, September 14, 2026, according to the state government's announcement. Boarding institutions will open one day earlier, on Sunday, September 13. However, educational facilities that have been shut due to security concerns will maintain their closures until further notice.
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education issued this information in a statement released on Friday by its Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Muhammad Iya. The ministry has stated that they will communicate the reopening dates for the affected schools once they deem it secure and appropriate to do so. Parents, guardians, School-Based Management Committees, and Parent-Teacher Associations have been urged to facilitate the timely and orderly return of pupils.
Teachers are directed to commence their duties immediately and initiate academic activities. Inspectors from the ministry will visit schools throughout the state to verify adherence to the agreed resumption schedule and ensure the commencement of educational operations as planned. Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, has instructed heads of parastatals and agencies under the ministry to oversee the resumption process.
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