The Edo State Ministry of Education has made a significant announcement regarding the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, specifically for schools in the Edo Central Senatorial District. In a special public announcement issued from the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, the government revealed that it has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in the area.

This decision, according to the statement, is aimed at addressing certain pressing issues that will ultimately improve the welfare of school children in the district. The postponement applies to all categories of schools within Edo Central Senatorial District, ensuring a uniform approach to tackling these exigencies.

The new resumption date for the affected schools has not been disclosed yet, but the ministry has assured that it will be communicated to the public in due course. In the meantime, parents, guardians, school heads, proprietors, and other stakeholders in the education sector within the district have been advised to take note of this development and comply with the postponement accordingly.