The Bauchi State Government has reopened schools after the closure for five weeks in observance of Ramadan.
This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the State Ministry of Education.
The statement released by the Ministry’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, reminded parents to release their children enrolled in boarding and day schools with effect from Sunday 6th April 2025 to continue their second term.
The statement said education remains a priority in the state and that the State Governor, Senator Abdulkadir Bala Mohammed has directed that children should be mobilized back to schools immediately.
“The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam, wishes to remind parents and guardians that the resumption date for the continuation of the second term is Sunday, 6th April, for both day and boarding schools in Bauchi State.
“To this end, the ministry will soon commence JAMB CBT training for all sponsored JAMB students, empowering them to excel in all examinations sponsored by the Bauchi State Government.”;
It urged parents and guardians to release their children even as late resumption would not be tolerated as academic work is set to commence immediately.
“Parents and guardians are advised to ensure their wards resume on the stipulated date to avoid any disruptions to their academic progress.”;
It is recalled that schools were closed on March 1, 2025, for the Ramadan break amid a spark of criticisms from various quarters, particularly the civil society and religious groups.
