EndSARS: Gov. Makinde directs schools to reopen

The Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has directed that schools in Ibadan, the state capital to resume normal academic activities from tomorrow, Monday, 26th October, 2020.

It would be recalled Governor Makinde had directed the closure of schools in Ibadan metropolis on Tuesday, 20th of October, 2020, following the #EndSARS protests that rocked the state.

A statement by the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye says the directive followed a review of the situation in Ibadan metropolis as earlier promised by the governor in a state broadcast.

“Following a review of the situation as earlier promised, the state government is happy to observe that normalcy has returned to the state in the aftermath of the protests.

The statement appreciates the youths who have been cooperating with security operatives to maintain peace, while assuring them that their demands are being addressed.