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Osun State State Government has directed primary and secondary schools in the state to proceed on third term vacation beginning from Wednesday.
The government said the directive affects both public and private schools in the state.
The government further explained that its decision to shut the schools was sequel to the planned protest against hunger scheduled to hold on August 1 nationwide.
A Public Service Announcement signed by the Permanent Secretary, the State Ministry of Education, Mr A. Jimoh, obtained in Osogbo on Monday, also admonished parents and guardians to ensure safety of their children during the vacation.
The PSA partly read, “This is to inform the general public, particularly parents, guardians and heads of both public and private schools in the state that due to the planned nationwide protests, all schools are directed to proceed on the third term vacation From Wednesday 31st July, 2023.
“Parents and Guardians are advised to ensure the safety of their wards during the vacation.”
According to Punch unch report, earlier on Monday, the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, had met leaders of Civil Society Organisations and student groups in the state, where issues regarding the proposed hunger strike were discussed.
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