The Kwara State Government has announced the closure of at least 45 public schools following a series of bandit attacks in parts of the state.
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), Prof Sheu Ibrahim Adaramaja, disclosed this on Tuesday during an inter‑ministerial press briefing organised by the Ministry of Communications in Ilorin.
According to Adaramaja, the affected schools are located in vulnerable communities such as Babanla, Baba Sango, Sangbe and Oke‑Ode among others.
“The decision to shut down these schools was taken in the interest of safety — to protect our students and teachers from possible attacks by suspected bandits operating in those areas,” he said.
He noted that the teachers from the closed schools have been redeployed to safer schools where learning activities continue, ensuring their salaries remain justified.
Adaramaja also announced that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the 2025 promotion exercise for teachers across the state.
“This is aimed at boosting the morale of our teachers and ultimately improving academic outcomes for pupils in our public schools,” he said.
In further relief to parents, Adaramaja revealed that the government has abolished the payment of Parent‑Teacher Association (PTA) levies across all public schools in the state.
“Families can now channel those funds toward other pressing household needs, especially in light of current economic challenges,” he added.
To support school operations, the government has also approved the disbursement of annual grants to all public schools in the state.
Adaramaja assured that the government remains committed to strengthening the basic education sector, despite the security challenges.
“We will continue to do everything within our capacity to ensure pupils in Kwara receive quality education in a safe and supportive environment,” he said.
