Kwara Sets September 21, 2026, for School Resumption

The Kwara State Government has officially announced that public and private primary and secondary schools will resume for the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 21, 2026. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe, at the ministry’s headquarters in Ilorin.

The statement, issued by the Press Secretary of the Ministry, Peter Amogbonjaye, outlines the approved academic calendar, which aims to facilitate the smooth running of academic activities and enhance learning outcomes across schools in the state. The academic session is scheduled to conclude in July 2027 and includes specific dates for resumption, mid-term breaks, examinations, and vacations for the three terms.

Olohungbebe urged all stakeholders, including school proprietors, heads, teachers, parents, and students, to adhere strictly to the approved dates to ensure effective coordination. He reiterated the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration to improving the education sector and equipping students to compete on both national and global levels.