Edo State Postpones Second-Term Resumption for Schools in Edo Central

Kingsley Ohens reporting For Urbanscoopnews

Benin City, January 12, 2026 — The Edo State Government has announced the postponement of the resumption of all public and private schools in the Edo Central Senatorial District for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, through an official public notice issued from the Ministry of Education in Benin City.

According to the statement, the decision to delay resumption is aimed at enabling the government to address certain outstanding requirements intended to improve the welfare and overall well-being of school children within the district.

“This is to enable us to address some requirements to improve the welfare of our children,” the statement read.

While no specific date was provided for the new resumption, the Ministry assured parents, guardians, school administrators, and proprietors that a fresh date would be communicated to the public in due course.

The postponement affects all public and private educational institutions within the Edo Central Senatorial District, and stakeholders have been advised to take note of the development and comply accordingly.

Education stakeholders across the district are expected to adjust their academic plans in line with the directive as the state government works to ensure improved learning conditions for students.

The announcement was signed by Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Edo State.