Katsina govt orders immediate closure of schools today

The Katsina government has announced the closure of all schools across the state.
The order takes effect Wednesday.
Sani Danjuma-Suleiman, spokesman for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
“This is to inform the public, especially parents and guardians, that all schools are to be closed by tomorrow, Wednesday, for the beginning of the third term holidays.
“Therefore, all parents are advised to make sure their children, especially those at boarding schools are picked up and returned back home.
“Note that this schools’ closure also involves private and community schools across the state,” the statement said.
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