Citing deteriorating local security, the Kwara State Government has mandated the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, to close immediately. 

The Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, and Technology issued the directive in an internal memo dated January 20 with reference number MOTE/CE/VOL.II/227. 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) saw the memo on Thursday. The memo, which was issued by Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, instructed the institution's management to close immediately in accordance with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's directive.

“The decision followed growing security threats around the institution and formed part of the state government’s broader directive to close all schools within the affected local government area.

“The measure is taken in the best interest of the safety and security of staff, students and the surrounding community,” the memo read.

It further stated that the closure would be in place until a thorough security assessment and additional state government orders were received.

“You are hereby instructed to take immediate steps to direct the Management of the College to temporarily close the institution forthwith.

”We are also mandating the school authorities to submit a report of compliance to the ministry without delay,” the memo stated.

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