After weeks of quiet classrooms and empty school corridors, a new wave of academic activity is set to sweep across Kwara State as the government officially announces the resumption of schools for the third term. Beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, students and teachers in both public and private institutions will return to their studies, marking the end of a three-week holiday that provided time for rest, reflection, and preparation.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Saturday by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Peter Amogbonjaye. According to the statement, the decision followed extensive consultations with key stakeholders in the education sector, including school administrators, teachers’ associations, and policy experts, all of whom contributed to shaping a smooth and coordinated return to academic activities.
At the heart of the announcement was a message of readiness and renewed focus. Speaking at the ministry’s headquarters in Ilorin, the State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, emphasized the importance of the third term in the overall academic calendar.
He described the upcoming term as a critical period for consolidation, particularly for students preparing for promotional examinations and those in terminal classes facing external assessments. According to him, the government has taken deliberate steps to ensure that schools are fully prepared to receive students, with necessary measures in place to promote effective teaching and learning.
“The third term is not just another phase in the academic calendar,” Olohungbebe noted. “It is a defining period where students demonstrate the knowledge they have acquired throughout the year. We expect both teachers and learners to approach it with seriousness and dedication.”
Across the state, anticipation is already building. In urban centers like Ilorin, as well as rural communities, parents have begun making final preparations—purchasing school supplies, ironing uniforms, and ensuring that their children are ready to return to structured routines after weeks of relative freedom.
For many students, the resumption brings a mix of emotions. While some look forward to reconnecting with friends and engaging in classroom activities, others are bracing themselves for the academic demands that come with the final term. Teachers, too, are preparing lesson plans and reviewing curricula to ensure that all required topics are covered before the end of the session.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the government’s proactive approach, particularly the emphasis on consultation before announcing the resumption date. Observers say such collaboration helps to address potential challenges, including transportation issues, school readiness, and the alignment of academic schedules across institutions.
Beyond logistics, the resumption also highlights the broader role of education in shaping the future of the state. Officials at the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development reiterated their commitment to improving the quality of education, noting that consistent academic calendars and well-managed school terms are essential for achieving long-term goals.
There is also a renewed focus on discipline and attendance. School authorities have been directed to ensure that both students and staff resume promptly, with mechanisms in place to monitor compliance. Parents have similarly been urged to play their part by ensuring that their children return to school on time and remain committed throughout the term.
As Monday approaches, the atmosphere across Kwara State is shifting from the calm of the holiday period to the structured rhythm of school life. The ringing of bells, the hum of classroom discussions, and the energy of young learners will once again define daily life in communities across the state.
In many ways, the resumption represents more than just a return to school; it is a reaffirmation of the value placed on education as a pathway to opportunity and growth. With the third term now underway, attention turns to the months ahead, months that will test determination, reward hard work, and ultimately shape the academic journey of thousands of students across Kwara State.
