The Kwara State Government has announced that all public and private schools will resume academic activities on Monday, April 20, 2026, signaling the start of the third term after a three-week break.
The decision, contained in a statement by the Press Secretary to the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye, followed consultations with key stakeholders in the sector.
Speaking in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, said the resumption date aligns with the state’s approved academic calendar.
“The date was agreed upon after wide consultations with relevant stakeholders and is in line with the academic programme for the third term,” he said.
Olohungbebe commended teachers and non-teaching staff for their contributions to improving learning outcomes in public schools across the state.
“I commend our teachers and non-teaching staff for their dedication, which continues to reflect in the improved performance of our students,” he stated.
He attributed recent progress in the education sector to sustained investments and policy consistency under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“The gains we are recording are the result of deliberate policies, steady investment, and the collective commitment of stakeholders,” he added.
The commissioner urged continued cooperation to sustain improvements, while also advising students to remain focused and disciplined as they return for the new academic term.
“Students must remain committed to their studies and maintain good conduct as they resume,” he said.