From Friday, November 10 to Tuesday, November 14, 2023, all elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions in Kogi State have been ordered to observe a mandatory holiday.
Hon Wemi Jones, the Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, issued the directive in a statement released on Tuesday.
Jones emphasized that the holiday was in honor of the governorship election on November 11th.
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He stated that regular academic activities will resume on Wednesday, November 15.
The commissioner also wished everyone a peaceful election and told the people that the government is committed to creating a safe and conducive atmosphere for a free, fair, and credible election.