Minister urges northern states to reopen schools during Ramadan

The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states to reconsider their decisions to shut down state-owned schools for the duration of Ramadan.

Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm show, Ahmad expressed concern that prolonged school closures could result in significant academic disruptions.

She emphasized the importance of maintaining the academic calendar and ensuring that students do not lose valuable learning time.

Ahmad also revealed that the Federal Ministry of Education has initiated discussions with the affected states to facilitate the reopening of schools.

However, she acknowledged that the Federal Government lacks direct control over state-owned institutions, limiting its ability to enforce any policy changes.

The closure of schools during Ramadan has sparked debate, with education stakeholders raising concerns over its potential impact on students’ academic progress.