Rain disrupts smooth resumption in Kwara schools

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus

Early morning downpour on Monday in Ilorin, disrupted smooth resumption in primary and secondary schools in the town.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rain, which started around 7:35 a.m., lasted until 11:05 a.m.

The rain disrupted the movement of students and parents who were either at bus stops or already on their way to resume for the 2025/2026 academic session.

A NAN correspondent who went round the town observed that fewer vehicles were seen on the roads due to the rain, unlike regular days when traffic is usually heavy.

Also, in some of the schools visited, there were fewer students, especially in private schools, which typically witness high attendance on the first day of resumption.

In some public schools, students were seen entering the premises as late as 9:30 a.m., with no apparent supervision to address their lateness.

Some of the parents who spoke with NAN said they could not turn back because they had already set out of the house before the rain started.

Mrs Blessing Ayoola said though it was the beginning of a new session and her children were eager to resume, it was not easy getting them to school in the rain as she was not mobile.

She said she would have persuaded the children to stay back at home and resume on Tuesday, if they were still at home prior to the rain.

Mr Okanlawon Samuel said he had to bring the children in the rain even though it was not convenient for him because “their eagerness to launch their new school bags and wears was too much to ignore.”

He,  however, wore raincoat for them to prevent them from being wet, even though he himself got soaked.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has reaffirmed government’s commitment to a safe, conducive and technology-driven learning environment.

The Education Commissioner, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe called for the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure a fruitful and successful academic session.

(NAN)