Katsina and Bauchi State Governments Close Schools for Ramadan
The Katsina State Government, under Governor Dikko Umar Radda, has ordered the closure of all schools across the state for the Ramadan fast.
Key Details of the Closure
- The directive affects all primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the state.
- The Katsina Hisbah Board has warned private schools against violating the order.
- The board also banned private lessons during Ramadan.
- Non-compliance with the directive will not be tolerated, according to Hisbah’s Commander-General.
Bauchi State Follows Suit
Similarly, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has also shut down all schools for Ramadan.
- Jalaludeen Maina, the State Ministry of Education’s Information Officer, confirmed the closure.
- The decision aligns with the 2024-2025 academic calendar, which includes a five-week holiday for Ramadan.
- Students will resume immediately after fasting to continue their academics.
The move aims to allow students to fully focus on their religious obligations during the holy month of Ramadan.
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