Authorities in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have dismissed rumors suggesting government schools faced imminent closure, emphasizing that academic schedules remain on track despite viral misinformation. Lere Olayinka, representing the FCT Minister's communications office, firmly rejected reports claiming education facilities would cease operations, calling such allegations baseless fabrications designed to mislead families and educators.
The administration has taken swift disciplinary action against senior education officials connected to the confusion. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike suspended Mandate Secretary for Education Danlami Hayyo while ordering sanctions against School Services Director Aishatu Sani Alhassan through Acting Head of Service Nancy Sabanti Nathan.
Security enhancements accompany the clarification, with Wike directing renewed Operation Sweep initiatives throughout the capital territory. Officials stressed that learning will proceed without interruption while urging communities to disregard unfounded closure claims circulating online and through informal channels.
The administration has taken swift disciplinary action against senior education officials connected to the confusion. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike suspended Mandate Secretary for Education Danlami Hayyo while ordering sanctions against School Services Director Aishatu Sani Alhassan through Acting Head of Service Nancy Sabanti Nathan.
Security enhancements accompany the clarification, with Wike directing renewed Operation Sweep initiatives throughout the capital territory. Officials stressed that learning will proceed without interruption while urging communities to disregard unfounded closure claims circulating online and through informal channels.
