The Rivers State Ministry of Education has officially directed all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state to wrap up academic activities and close for the end of the 2025/2026 academic session.
Announcing the directive during monitoring visits to ongoing external examinations, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, emphasized the need for strict adherence to the approved academic calendar. School administrators have been sternly advised to properly counsel and supervise students to prevent any conduct that could constitute a public nuisance or breach of peace as vacations begin.
Crackdown on Unapproved Practices and Housing Compliance
Alongside the terminal closure directive, the Ministry has issued strict warnings against the imposition of illegal graduation levies and unauthorized fees by school managements. Additionally, school heads were put on notice regarding structural discipline, with a directive mandating all retired or transferred teachers still occupying public school quarters to vacate the premises immediately for eligible serving personnel.
The Shadow of Tragedy: Controversy Trails School Safety and Reopenings
While the academic calendar winds down smoothly for most institutions, the broader education sector in Rivers State continues to grapple with the emotional and administrative ripples of safety controversies earlier in the year.
Public discourse remains stirred following prolonged closures and subsequent regulated reopenings of schools linked to tragic safety incidents most notably the intense public outcry surrounding the safety standards of private institutions following the unfortunate demise of a young pupil earlier in the session. The developments have reignited passionate calls from parents, advocacy groups, and stakeholders for tighter regulatory oversight, uncompromising safety protocols, and rigorous infrastructure checks across all learning facilities in Port Harcourt and beyond.
As schools shut their gates for the long break, education authorities have reiterated their commitment to driving quality assurance, ensuring standard care, and enforcing compliance to safeguard the future of Rivers children.
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