Security Threats: Kogi Governor Directs All Schools To Begin Mid-term Break Immediately

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all schools; public and private, in the state to go on midterm break commencing from Wednesday 4th February, 2026 without announcing a resumption date.

The announcement, conveyed through an urgent notice from the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) in Kogi State, emphasizes strict compliance and warns of severe consequences for non-adherence.

The statement, signed by PST. Reuben Jimoh, State Chairman of NAPPS, reads: “This is an important information and announcement from the Executive Governor of Kogi State. All schools in Kogi State must go on emergency midterm break Wednesday, being 4th/02/2026. Don’t announce the resumption because we don’t know yet what will happen before Monday. Pls strictly comply with this directive if not your approval will be revoked from you.”

It further clarifies “This is still due to security issues.”

The directive comes as an emergency measure, with no specified resumption date provided. Authorities have advised school administrators against announcing any return dates, as the situation remains fluid and unpredictable ahead of Monday.

Parents and guardians are urged to monitor official channels for further updates on resumption. School proprietors have been instructed to adhere fully to avoid revocation of operating approvals. It concludes.