Nasarawa State Government on Wedneday shut down all all public and private schools across the state over security threats.
The order was issued during an expanded State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Lafia, on Wednesday.
The state Commissioner for Education, Mrs Fatu Jimaita Sabo, in a press briefing said the decision became imperative considering the proximity of the state to the FCT as well as the resolve of the government to ensure that schools in Nasarawa , operate within a safe environment.
However, she said those in exit classes, who were already writing their final examinations, especially in secondary schools, were exempted.
Mrs Sabo said, “We are appealing to parents not to panic. We all know that Nasarawa State is safe but this decision was taken as a proactive measure to ensure that our children are safe and continue to remain safe. That is for those within the state and those that came from other states to study here.
“We want to also appeal to our principals and heads of respective schools, to also ensure that while we are closing these schools, we do it in an orderly manner.”
