
The Kwara State Government has banned all public and private schools in the state from holding graduation, valedictory, or similar end-of-session ceremonies due to concerns over insecurity. This directive was issued in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs. Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr. ...
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