Hijab Controversy: Kwara Gov't Shut 10 Christian Schools Again, See Reasons

The kwara state government in a press statement issued by Mrs Kemi Adeosun, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, has announced the closure of 10 schools that are at the center of Hijaab controversy in the state, said the decision is to avert likely public unrest following how some group of people and religions organization are still dragging the matter.

The press statement in details;

The Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development wishes to inform members of the public that the 10 government schools where the use of hijaab is disputed will remain shut until a later date. 

 

This decision has been taken for safety reasons. 

 

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, listed the schools to include C&S College Sabo Oke, ST. Anthony College, Offa Road, ECWA School, Oja Iya, Surulere Baptist Secondary School, Bishop Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam, CAC Secondary School Asa Dam road, St. Barnabas Secondary School Sabo Oke, St. John School Maraba, St. Williams Secondary School Taiwo Isale, and St. James Secondary School Maraba.

“The government therefore directs schoolchildren and teachers in the affected schools to remain at home until the contrary is announced. The government remains committed to fairness, pluralism, and respect for the law and rights of every citizen at all times,” the statement said.

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