The Kwara State Government has directed the reopening of schools across the state from Monday, January 5, 2026, with the exception of areas currently under special security measures, reaffirming that the safety of students and teachers remains its top priority.
The directive was issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, following a review of the security situation in parts of the state.
Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said learning activities would resume immediately in all eligible areas, while schools in locations under security surveillance would reopen as soon as conditions improve.
“We welcome our children and teachers back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance.”
He explained that the phased resumption was deliberately designed to protect learners during ongoing security operations.
The commissioner also extended New Year goodwill to stakeholders in the education sector.
“In collaboration with the 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.
Meanwhile, the ministry has unveiled a radio-based learning initiative aimed at expanding access to education beyond the conventional classroom, especially for learners who may be temporarily unable to attend school physically.
The initiative, supported by UNICEF and the Nigeria Learning Passport, is scheduled to commence on Monday, January 5, 2026, and will be broadcast on Midland FM (99.1).
According to the ministry, lessons will air at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays, 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Fridays. Plans are also underway to onboard additional radio stations to ensure wider coverage across the state.
