Kano and Edo States Suspended school resumption

Kano and Edo states have indefinitely suspended school resumption due to the current fuel hike. In Kano, the government cited "urgent reasons" for the postponement, without providing specific details . The state's Ministry of Education announced that the previously scheduled resumption dates of September 8 and 9, 2024, have been postponed to enhance the learning environment for children ¹.

Similarly, in Edo State, the government's decision to suspend school resumption has been met with criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC), which described it as "expensive political gimmickry" . The APC argued that the decision would harm the educational pursuits of children and questioned the rationale behind it, stating that no parents have complained about the fuel price hike affecting their ability to take their children to school ¹.

*Reasons for the Suspension*

- _Fuel Price Hike_: The Edo State Government attributed the suspension to the rising petrol prices and challenges faced by citizens ³.

*Reactions*

- The APC in Edo State criticized the government's decision, calling for its reversal.

- The party expressed concern that the suspension would further worsen the state's education system, which has suffered under the current administration.

It's unclear when the schools will resume, as the governments have not announced new resumption dates. The situation highlights the impact of economic challenges on education in Nigeria.