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Edo Government Postpones School Resumption Indefinitely Due to Fuel Price Hike
The Edo State Government has officially announced the indefinite postponement of school resumption across the state, citing the ongoing fuel price hike as the reason for the decision.
This directive affects both public and private schools, which were initially scheduled to reopen on Monday, September 9, 2024.
In a memo issued on Saturday by Ojo Akin-Longe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education in Edo State, it was stated that the postponement will remain in effect until further notice.
“The Edo State Government hereby announces the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo State, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice,” the statement read.
The decision comes in response to the rising concerns and tensions across the state caused by the recent increase in fuel prices.
The memo acknowledged the financial strain that the fuel hike has placed on parents and guardians, which is making it difficult for many families to cope with the start of the new school term.
The government also expressed its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students and urged parents, guardians, and caregivers to remain vigilant during this period.
“Given the current situation and the rising tension caused by the fuel price hike, parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor the activities of their children and wards closely,” the memo continued.
Although no new date for school resumption has been set, the government assured citizens that updates will be provided as the situation develops.
The indefinite postponement is part of broader efforts to address the socio-economic challenges that have arisen in the wake of the fuel price surge, which has left many families grappling with increased transportation and living costs.
The decision to delay the resumption of schools is likely to impact thousands of students across Edo State, and the government’s move is seen as a measure to alleviate the immediate pressures on families as they navigate the difficulties brought on by the escalating fuel prices.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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