Edo postpones resumption of schools over petrol price hike

The Edo state government has announced an indefinite postponement of resumption of all schools in the state over the increase in petrol price.

Ojo Akin-Longe, permanent secretary of the state ministry of education, disclosed this in a memo on Saturday.

On September 3, the National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited increased the pump price of petrol to N855 across its retail outlets in the country.

Independent and major marketers of the products have also adjusted their prices, ranging from N855 to N1,000.

President Bola Tinubu said the petrol price hike and other reforms by his administration are part of an overall strategy to set Nigeria on the path of economic development.

The permanent secretary said the resumption, scheduled for September 9, was now postponed until further notice.

“The Edo State Government hereby announces the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo State, originally scheduled for Monday, 9th September 2024, until further notice,” the memo reads.

“An official statement from the government has directed that schools remain closed due to the tension arising from the recent increase in fuel prices and the challenges faced by parents and guardians.

“The government urges parents, guardians, and caregivers to monitor the activities of their children and wards closely, given the current situation and the rising tension caused by the fuel price hike.”