#EndSARS: Akeredolu closes Ondo schools

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has ordered the closure of all Public and private Primary and secondary schools in the state.

The development is as a result of the ongoing Nationwide #EndSARS Protest against Police brutality.

A statement released by the state commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Femi Agagu said the state Government would ensure resumption of the schools as soon as possible.

He said:

“Mr. Governor has directed that all schools that resumed on Monday 19th October 2020 are closed for the meantime from tomorrow 21st October 2020 because of the engulfing nationwide protest and the need to ensure safety of our students and staff.”

“Parents and the public are to note this directive and all schools are to comply.”

“Any inconvenience is regretted,while the State Government would ensure resumption of our schools as soon as possible.”