The Kwara State Government has directed the reopening of public and private schools across the state from Monday, January 5, 2026, with exceptions for areas currently under special security operations.

The directive was issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, which said the decision was taken after a careful assessment of the security situation, with the safety of learners and teachers placed above all other considerations.

Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, said learning activities are to resume immediately in all parts of the state not affected by ongoing security surveillance.

“We welcome our children and teachers back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance,” Olohungbebe said in a statement.

He explained that the phased resumption was designed to protect students and teachers amid renewed security operations, assuring that normal academic activities would soon resume in the affected areas.

“This structured school resumption is designed to keep our children from harm’s way amid renewed security operations. Normal school activities will resume in such places very soon,” the commissioner added.

Olohungbebe noted that the ministry, in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted learning for all students.

He wished students, teachers and parents a fruitful academic session, describing education as a central pillar of the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

Meanwhile, the ministry has introduced a radio-based learning initiative to expand access to education beyond the conventional classroom setting.

The programme, supported by UNICEF and the Nigeria Learning Passport, is part of efforts to ensure continuity of learning for students, especially in areas facing temporary disruptions.

According to the statement, the radio lessons will commence on Monday, January 5, and will be broadcast on 99.1 Midland FM at 11 a.m. on Mondays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 2.30 p.m. on Fridays.

The ministry added that more radio stations would soon be enlisted to broaden coverage and ensure that students across the state benefit from the initiative.

The government reiterated its commitment to leveraging innovative platforms, including radio and e-learning, to strengthen education delivery and safeguard the academic future of Kwara children.