Gov Ododo prioritises safety as Kogi clarifies reason for schools closure

By Ezurike Ugochukwu 

The Kogi State Government has clarified that the temporary closure of schools across the state was a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding pupils, students, and teachers following credible security intelligence.

The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, who addressed journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday, said the decision was guided by responsibility rather than panic, stressing that the government opted for proactive safety measures to forestall any potential security threats around educational institutions.

According to him, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all relevant agencies to immediately deploy necessary modalities 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.