By Felicia Udeji
The Edo State Government has announced the indefinite postponement of the resumption of school children in the state, citing the current fuel price hike and its attendant hardship on citizens.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner, the government expressed concern over the impact of the fuel price increase on the welfare of students and their families.
The statement noted that the fuel price hike has caused untold hardship and unrest across the nation, making it difficult for parents to prepare their children for school.
“The Edo State Government is deeply concerned about the welfare of our children and the impact of the current fuel price hike on their education,” the statement read. “We cannot afford to have our children caught in the midst of the prevailing hardship and unrest in the country.”
The government assured that a new resumption date would be announced as soon as the situation improves.
In the meantime, parents and guardians are advised to keep their children safe and engaged in productive activities at home.
The postponement of school resumption is the latest in a series of measures taken by the Edo State Government to mitigate the effects of the fuel price hike on citizens.
As the Edo State Government takes this proactive step to cushion the effects of the fuel price hike on its citizens, many are left wondering if other states in the country should follow suit.
With the current economic situation affecting all aspects of life, it is clear that the fuel price hike is not just a state issue, but a national one. Should other states consider postponing school resumption or taking other measures to alleviate the suffering of their citizens?
