The Edo State Government has postponed school resumption amid rising petrol prices, affecting parents and guardians.

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Edo State Government has announced the postponement of school resumption due to escalating petrol prices and the associated challenges faced by parents and guardians.

While schools across much of Nigeria were scheduled to resume on Monday, September 9, a statement from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, revealed that all public and private schools will remain closed “until further notice.”

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The official statement emphasized the need for caution amid rising tensions stemming from the fuel price hike. It urged parents, guardians, and caregivers to closely monitor the activities of their children and wards during this period of uncertainty.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently raised the pump price of petrol to ₦855 per litre across its retail outlets, prompting independent petroleum marketers to adjust their prices to over ₦900 per litre.

Black marketers are reportedly selling petrol for more than ₦1000 per litre, further exacerbating the situation for families.