The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has directed the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, January 5, 2026, with the exception of areas currently under special security surveillance.
The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, announced the decision in a statement, stressing that public safety remains the top priority of the state government amid ongoing security operations.
“We welcome our children and schools back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance,” Olohungbebe said.
He explained that the phased and structured reopening was designed to protect students while ensuring continuity in learning.
“This structured school resumption is designed to keep our children from harm’s way amid renewed security operations. Normal school activities will resume in such places very soon,” the commissioner added.
Olohungbebe, speaking on behalf of the ministry in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), wished students, teachers and parents a successful academic session in the new year.
“In collaboration with TESCOM and SUBEB, the Ministry wishes our children, teachers and parents a blessed New Year and an academic session filled with great insights and successes,” he said.
As part of measures to expand access to learning beyond the classroom, the ministry also announced the introduction of a radio-based learning programme for students across the state.
The initiative, supported by UNICEF and the Nigeria Learning Passport, will commence on Monday, January 5, 2026, and is aimed at ensuring learning continuity, especially for students in areas affected by security concerns.
According to the statement, the radio lessons will air on Midland FM 99.1 at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. The ministry added that additional radio stations would be included soon to widen access across the state.
The initiative, the ministry noted, underscores the creativity and commitment of the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration to safeguarding education while adapting to emerging challenges.
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