Hijab controversy: Kwara gives affected schools ultimatum to resume

The Kwara state government has directed the principals, teachers and staff of the 10 schools involved in the hijab controversy to resume duty on March 19.

Bello Abubakar, chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), announced the directive in a statement signed by Amogbonjaye Peter, TESCOM spokesperson.

Some of the schools remained shut on Thursday despite the government’s earlier directive that they should resume academic activities.

Muslims and Christians had clashed on Wednesday after the government asked the schools to reopen and allowed the use of hijab.

Abubakar said any school which fails to resume will face disciplinary action.

“Mallam Bello said any staff that failed to report to their duty would face the full wrath of the law, as the government will not condone any act of insubordination,” the statement reads.

“Alhaji Abubakar also warned all stakeholders against taking law into their hands, stressing that the peace meeting continues between the government and the stakeholders.”