Education
FCTA Debunks Closure Of Schools, Directs Suspension Of Danlami Hayyo
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has directed the suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo., following the circular issued for the closure of all public schools in the FCT.
In a statement by the Senior Special Adviser to FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Acting Head of Service, Mrs Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has also been mandated to discipline the Director, School Services, Mrs Aishatu Sani Alhassan who issued the circular, in accordance with the civil service rules.
Describing the report on early closure of schools as false and misleading, the administration urged parents, students, and school authorities to dismiss the rumour, stressing that the approved academic calendar remained unchanged.
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The FCTA also assured residents of the FCT, especially students of adequate security, adding that the Minister has directed the resumption of Operation Sweep and other security initiatives in the federal capital.