The Kogi State Government has announced an early mid-term break for all primary and secondary schools, effectively suspending academic activities across the state as part of a precautionary security move.

The directive, which takes immediate effect, applies to both public and private institutions.

Confirming the development, the Kogi State Chairman of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Pastor Reuben Jimoh, said the government brought forward the scheduled mid-term break and transformed it into an emergency closure.

According to him, schools are to remain shut until February 16, 2026, with strict compliance expected from all operators.

The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, explained that the decision was taken as a proactive step to safeguard students, teachers, and school facilities.

He stressed that the measure was informed by credible intelligence and the need to reinforce security around educational institutions.

Speaking to journalists in Lokoja, Fanwo said the government chose early action over avoidable risks, noting that the move reflects responsibility rather than panic.

He added that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed relevant agencies to immediately implement security measures that would allow schools to reopen as soon as it is safe, while limiting disruption to the academic calendar.

The commissioner also commended security agencies for their timely intelligence and cooperation, assuring residents that the state remains secure and firmly in control of the situation.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to prioritizing lives, stating that the protection of children and educators remains non-negotiable as security operations continue across the state.