Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has indefinitely postponed the resumption of schools due to the recent fuel price hike. The government cited growing tensions and challenges from the increased fuel costs.
Edo State has indefinitely postponed the resumption of all schools due to the recent fuel price hike. This decision was announced in a memo from the Ministry of Education, stating that the postponement is a response to the challenges and growing tensions caused by the fuel price increase.
The decision has triggered mixed reactions among the public. Some questioned the effectiveness of the measure, asking whether postponing school resumption would help reduce the price of fuel. Others expressed concern for students and parents, wondering how this decision will affect education. Some even suggested that the decision might be influenced by political factors, with elections around the corner.
Public opinion remains divided, with some calling for a nationwide suspension of school resumption and others urging the government to consider better alternatives, such as providing subsidized transportation for students.
