By Joyce Babayeju
The Kwara state Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has announced 10 government schools where the use of hijaab is disputed will remain shut until a later date.
A statement by Mrs Kemi Adeosun
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development
Made available to the press Monday said the decision was taken for safety reasons.
She listed the schools to include C&S College Sabo Oke, ST. Anthony College, Offa Road, ECWA School, Oja Iya, Surulere Baptist Secondary School, Bishop Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam, CAC Secondary School Asa Dam road, St. Barnabas Secondary School Sabo Oke, St. John School Maraba, St. Williams Secondary School Taiwo Isale, and St. James Secondary School Maraba.
“The government therefore directs school children and teachers in the affected schools to remain at home until the contrary is announced. The government remains committed to fairness, pluralism, and respect for the law and rights of every citizen at all times,” the statement said.
