The Sokoto State Government has announced September 14, 2026, as the resumption date for public and private schools for the 2026/2027 academic session.
However, schools previously shut due to insecurity will remain closed until the government determines that it is safe for them to reopen.
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Iya, on Friday, said boarding schools would resume on Sunday, September 13, while academic activities in all public and private schools would begin on Monday.
“However, schools that have been closed as a result of insecurity shall remain closed until further notice. The Ministry will communicate any decision regarding their reopening when it is considered safe and appropriate to do so,” the statement added.
It urged parents, guardians, School-Based Management Committees and Parents-Teachers Associations to ensure the prompt and orderly return of students. Related News Four police officers, seven civilians killed in Benue community attack Makinde reaffirms commitment to quality education as Oyo schools resume Plateau schools reopen September 14 after diphtheria scare
