By Damilare Adeleye
The Osun State Government-led by Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed all schools, including private, to embark on compulsory third term holiday break over the ‘End Bad Governance’ protests scheduled to hold between August 1 to 10.
The government also charged parents and guardians to take full custody of their wards before the commencement of the protest.
Some Nigerians were gearing up to hold the planned 10-day-long protest to voice their concerns over the current economic hardship in the country.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of Education, Mr Kehinde Jimoh, Osun government announced the closure of schools across the state.
The statement read, “This is to inform the general public, particularly parents, guardians and heads of both public and private schools in the state that due to the planned nationwide protests, all schools are directed to proceed on the third term vacation From Wednesday 31st July, 2023.
“Parents and Guardians are advised to ensure the safety of their wards during the vacation.”