Edo Govt Accuses APC Over Extension Of School Resumption Date

By Simeon OSAJIE

Edo State government yesterday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the extension of school resumption date in the state.

Briefing journalists in Benin, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Mr. Chris Nehikhare said one of the reasons while government decided to extend school resumption date is to ensure the safety and well-being of our children noted that the decision is rotted in government commitment to protecting our children from all forms of danger including the possible consequences of the astronomical increase in the price of fuel as well as the concomitant increase in cost of living.

According to him, “We are also mindful of the intelligence report we received about the threats posed by the All Progressives Congress (APC), who have reportedly imported and armed thugs that are causing mayhem across the state.

“Because the safety of our children is paramount we do not want to take any chances hence we are keeping our children in the safety of their homes until we diffuse the situation shortly.

“The APC’s actions, including their reckless behaviour that has resulted in the shooting of innocent individuals, raise serious alarms. We believe that these actions are part of a desperate strategy to instigate a state of emergency and shift the blame onto the PDP.

“We also want to clarify that apart from the public holidays on Monday and Friday, we have implemented mechanisms to ensure that any learning loss during this extended period will be effectively addressed. Our commitment to our children’s education remains unwavering, and we will work diligently to regain any lost instructional time.

“Our priority is the safety and education of our children. We will continue to take necessary measures to protect our communities and ensure that our schools are safe environments for learning.

“We urge the public to remain vigilant and to work together to maintain peace and stability in Edo State.”