By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Taraba State Government has directed the closure of all school hostels in the state, citing national security concerns.
The directive, issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Drugustina Godwin, applies to both public and private secondary schools in the state, effective immediately.
In a statement on Saturday in Jalingo, it was indicated that the move is aimed at ensuring the safety of students, following recent abductions of students in other states, including Kebbi and Niger States.
"Following the Insecurity Challenges in the Country. It has been observed that the boarding students, either in public or private secondary schools, are he target of the bandits, with reference to the recent abduction of students in Kebbi and Niger States.
"In view of the unhealthy situation in the Country, His Excellency, the governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has directed the deboarding (i.e all Schools should operate as day schools for the moment) in both Private/Public Secondary Schools in the State with immediate effect.
"In the light of the above, I am directed to inform all Principals and Proprietors of Secondary Schools to deboard all students without further delay.
"This Letter is copied to: The Executive Secretary, Taraba State Post Primary
Schools Management Board, The Chairman of APSON and NAPPS for
Information and necessary action," the statement read.
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