The Katsina State Government has dismissed social media claims that over 60 per cent of secondary schools were closed due to insecurity.
The denial is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Katsina by Sani Danjuma-Suleiman, spokesperson, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
He said the claim was false, misleading and did not reflect the true position of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
“For the avoidance of doubt, only two secondary schools were officially closed due to security concerns,” he said.
They are Government Day Secondary School Shimfida and GDSS Gangara, both in Jibia Local Government Area.
“Government Girls’ Unity College Jibia, GGSS Shena, GGSS Rimaye and GGSS Dutsin-Safe were temporarily relocated to W.T.C. Katsina.
“The relocation followed a new government policy merging selected boarding schools for more effective and efficient management,” Danjuma-Suleiman said.
The ministry urged the general public to disregard what it described as false and unfounded claims circulating online.
“We remain fully committed to ensuring safety, stability and quality education across Katsina State,” he said.
He added that the ministry would continue providing a secure, conducive and transformative learning environment for all students.
