By Gbenga Sodeinde
Academic activities are set to resume in schools across Kwara State as the state government has lifted the temporary suspension placed on public and private educational institutions following recent security concerns.
The resumption, scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, was approved after authorities conducted a fresh assessment of the security landscape across the state and recorded notable progress in ongoing operations against criminal groups.
Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said the decision was taken in close consultation with security agencies actively working to restore calm in affected areas.
He explained that the government had prioritised the protection of learners and education workers before approving the reopening, noting that conditions on the ground now support the return of students to classrooms.
“Security remains the foundation of our decision,” Olohungbebe said. “The improvement recorded in recent weeks gives us the confidence to allow schools to resume, while security agencies continue their work.”
The commissioner disclosed that security patrols have been reinforced around school environments and adjoining communities to ensure a safe learning atmosphere.
He added that the state is also leveraging community-based surveillance and local intelligence networks to detect and respond swiftly to any emerging threats.
Schools in some parts of Kwara had been closed earlier as a precautionary measure, disrupting academic schedules and prompting concern among parents and guardians.
As schools reopen, the state government has urged residents, school administrators and parents to remain security-conscious and maintain open communication with law enforcement agencies to sustain the gains achieved so far.