Kwara state government has announced the closure of all schools, both public and private operating in the state indefinitely as from next week Monday, March 23, 2020.

The decision was taken in order to discourage the possible contamination of the dreaded Coronavirus among residents in the state.

The Chief press secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye said this in a press statement he made available to pressmen in Ilorin last night.


The statement reads, “Good evening gentlemen.

“I can confirm that Kwara State will be shutting down schools from Monday, March 23rd.

“It is part of the efforts to contain the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.



” We urge our people to maintain the highest level of hygiene and to remain calm and adhere to all safety measures earlier announced by the Kwara State Ministry of Health and other national bodies.

why wait till next week Monday? is it that the virus gave them notice or what? or maybe they got infor that the virus is travelling to kwara and won't get there before Monday.