Buni Directs Closure Of All Boarding Schools In Yobe Over Insecurity
Yobe state government, under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, has on Saturday directed the closure of all boarding Secondary Schools in the state as a proactive measure to safeguard students in the schools.
The decision followed the outcome of a security meeting between the Governor and Security chiefs in the state, reviewing security incidents in schools in some parts of the country.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mohammed Mamman, a copy of which was made available to our Correspondent in Damaturu.
“A notice signed by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Bukar Aji Bukar, directed immediate closure of all secondary schools pending improvement in the situation.
“Governor Buni called on the people of the state to pray for the leadership, security operatives, peace and improved security in the country”. Mamman stated.