By Ayodele Oni
Citing unfavourable security report, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all schools – public and private, in the State to go on indefinite midterm break beginning from Wednesday 4th February, 2026.
The announcement, conveyed through an urgent notice from the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Kogi State, emphasized strict compliance and warned of severe consequences for non-adherence.
The statement, signed by Pastor Reuben Jimoh, State Chairman of NAPPS, reads: “This is an important information and announcement from the Executive Governor of Kogi State.
“All schools in Kogi State must go on emergency midterm break Wednesday, being 4th/02/2026. Don’t announce the resumption because we don’t know yet what will happen before Monday.
“Pls strictly comply with this directive if not your approval will be revoked from you.”
It further clarifies: “This is still due to security issues.” The directive comes as an emergency measure, with no specified resumption date provided.
Authorities have advised school administrators against announcing any return dates, as the situation remains fluid and unpredictable ahead of Monday.
Parents and guardians are urged to monitor official channels for further updates on resumption.
“School proprietors have been instructed to adhere fully to avoid revocation of operating approvals.” It concludes.
Kogi’s neighbour, Kwara, has been confronted with series of kidnappings in churches and private homes for quite sometime.
Kogi goo has not been spared as there have been reported cases of Monarch’s being kidnapped in their places, while travelers along highways in the state have not been either lucky.
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