CAN fumes as 4 northern govs shut down schools over Ramadan fasting

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  • CAN condemns extended Ramadan school closures in Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi, describing the five-week break as discriminatory
  • Archbishop Daniel Okoh warns the closures could worsen Nigerias education crisis, particularly in the North, and criticizes the lack of consultation
  • CAN urges state governments to adopt global best practices, such as adjusted school hours during Ramadan instead of total shutdowns

CAN Threatens to Take Action Against 4 Northern Governors, Reason, Other Details EmergeSource: FacebookOkoh: Prolonged closure risks worsening education crisis “Education is a basic right and the foundation of development. Closing schools from early childhood to higher education for over a month interrupts learning and puts the academic progress of countless students at risk,” Okoh said. Stakeholders sidelined in decision-making”When decisions impact communities made up of Muslims, Christians, and others, there should be open and inclusive discussions involving all relevant stakeholders,” he explained. Ramadan practices elsewhere don’t halt educationCAN Threatens to Take Action Against 4 Northern Governors, Reason, Other Details Emerge
Photo credit: Kola SulaimonSource: Getty Images”Across the world, including in nations where Ramadan is deeply observed, schools find ways to accommodate fasting without shutting down entirely.”Modifying school hours or offering flexibility is far more practical than closing schools for five weeks, as we are now seeing in some Nigerian states,” Okoh said. Call for dialogue and quick resolution”We expect these governments to act responsibly and ensure transparency by involving everyone affected in finding a path forward. “If these issues are not addressed through dialogue, CAN is prepared to take legal steps to defend the rights of students and their families,” Okoh said. CAN appeals for calm”We must work together as a nation to build a society where religious practices and education go hand in hand, ensuring no child’s learning is left behind,” the statement concluded.Yoruba imams announce Ramadan 2025 commencement date

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