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In Edo state’s public elementary and junior secondary schools, the number of school days in a typical week has been cut down to three. Mrs. Ozavize Salami, who is the chairperson of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), stated that the decision was made due to the elimination of fuel subsidies. According to the information provided by Salami, schools in the state would now only be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Benin City in the state of Edo – As a direct result of the loss of subsidies by the federal government, the administration of Edo state has mandated that public elementary and junior secondary schools in the state only operate for three days each week. Mrs. Ozavize Salami, the chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), who made this information public and announced that the direction will begin to be implemented on Tuesday, June 13, was quoted as saying so by Daily Trust.

Following a meeting in Benin City, the capital of Edo state, between the head of the service and other government functionaries, Salami made these remarks during an interview with members of the press.

She said:

“Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday have been chosen to be the days for our children to go to school while the school will be closed for Thursday and Friday.

“Our plan for this period focuses on maximizing e-learning, ensuring the children cover the curriculum they ought to cover. They will stay for six weeks before vacation. For administrative reasons, we have chosen the first three days of the week as students will come to school.

“We have increased the learning hours for basic school across the State by one hour and two hours for junior secondary schools to achieve the school curriculum and integrated the timetable for Thursdays and Fridays into Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.”

Anthony Okungbowa, who is the Head of Service, is quoted as saying that public and civil servants are to work thrice a week, while those who are not on duty will operate remotely. This information comes from Channels Television.