May 12, 2026

COVID-19: North-west governors close down schools for 30 days

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

North-West Governors on Wednesday announced the closure of all schools in the region.

Governor of Katsina and chairman of the North-West Governors’ Forum, Aminu Bello Masari disclosed this after a regional meeting on Wednesday

According to Masari, the decision was taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the region.

He noted that the closure will take effect from Monday, March 23, 2020.

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