Elections: Amosun Declares March 8, 11 Holiday For Schools
The Ogun State government has declared March 8 and 11 as holidays for primary and secondary schools in the state.
The government announced this on Friday in a statement by the Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Mr Sefiu Rasheed.
According to the statement, the decision was a result of the governorship and house of assembly elections scheduled to hold on March 9 in Ogun and other states.
“Following the Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections rescheduled to take place on March 9, 2019, all Primary and Secondary Schools in Ogun State are to proceed on holiday on Friday, March 8, 2019,” the government said.
Schools have been directed to resume academic activities on Tuesday, March 12.
The government also urged parents and guardians to ensure the safety of their wards during the holidays.
