Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia. Credit: Benue State House
The Benue State Government has banned individuals, non-governmental organisations and other external bodies from gaining unauthorised access to both private and public schools across the state.
Also, the government has prohibited the use of mobile phones during school hours, as well as extra lessons after regular school hours.
The State Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Mrs Margaret Adamu, announced this at a press conference held in Makurdi on Monday.
The commissioner, who announced that the new academic session would begin on Monday, September 7, 2026, called for renewed commitment to quality education and strict compliance with government policies.
