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Eid-El-Kabir: Nigerian Governor Approves 10-Day Break for Schools

by  Nurudeen Lawal 2 min read
  • Students in all public and private primary and post-primary schools in Kano state are to take a 10-day break for Eid-el-Kabir
  • The Kano state government made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday, July 6
  • The break will commence from Thursday, July 7, to Sunday, July 17, according to the spokesperson of the state Ministry of Education, Aliyu Yusuf

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Kano - The government of Kano state has approved a 10-day Eid-el-Kabir Sallah break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.

A statement released on Wednesday, July 6, through the spokesperson of the state Ministry of Education, Aliyu Yusuf said the break will commence Thursday, July 7, to Sunday, July 17, Vanguard reported.

Governor Ganduje/Eid-El-Kabir/10-Day Break for Schools
Kano state government approves a 10-day Eid-el- Kabir Sallah break for schools. Photo credit: Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR
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Yusuf called on Parents /Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to note the directive, Daily Trust also stated.

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The statement reads:

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“The ministry, therefore, directed that all SS3 students writing NECO, NABTEB and NBAIS examinations as well as students on an exchange programme from other states at GSS Gwarzo and GGSS Shekara are to remain in their respective schools.
“Similarly the ministry has directed all Head Teachers and Principals to ensure that Boarding students have returned back to their schools on Sunday 17th while Day students on Monday 18th July 2022 respectively, as normal academic activities will start on the resumption day.
“The ministry, however, warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting students."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, declared Thursday, June 30, as Dhul Hijjah 1, 1443AH.

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This means that Saturday, July 9, is the Eidul Adha or Sallah day, coming after Friday 8 July, which is Arafat Day.

“His Eminence, the Sultan hereby calls upon the Muslim Ummah to intensify efforts in acts of worship during the first 10 days of the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah.
“And also pray for peace, stability and progress of the country,” the statement partly read.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nurudeen Lawal (Head of Politics and Current Affairs Desk) Nurudeen Lawal is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 8 years. He received his B/Arts degree in Literature-in-English from OAU. Lawal is the Head of the Politics/CA Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

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