Borno State Government has announced the closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for two weeks due to floods that had displaced many residents.

A statement issued yesterday by the Acting Director, Schools Services, Grema Bulama, said the development had displaced some people across the state. The statement reads:

“Due to the ongoing flooding across the state and its adverse effects, the Borno State Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation has directed a statewide closure of all schools, both public and private, until Monday, September 23.

“We urge all concerned parties to comply strictly with this directive. “We regret any inconvenience this notice may have caused and we appreciate your understanding.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that schools were initially scheduled to open in Borno State yesterday, but some of the schools were occupied by people displaced by the flood.

There was a mild drama in Gwange Ward of Maiduguri, when people displaced by floods resisted attempts by government officials to make them vacate a school where they have been taking refuge since last week.

Meanwhile, the Borno Government has constituted a flood emergency response committee under the coordination of the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bukar Tijjani.