Kwara Gov orders closure of COED Oro as insecurity worsens
The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, following escalating security concerns in the area.
The directive, contained in an internal memo dated January 20 and issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, was signed by the Commissioner, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu. The memo, sighted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, said the decision was taken on the instruction of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
According to the memo, the closure is part of a broader government directive to shut all schools within the affected local government area due to growing security threats around the institution.
“The measure is taken in the best interest of the safety and security of staff, students and the surrounding community,” the memo stated.
It added that the closure would remain in effect pending a comprehensive security review and further directives from the state government.
The ministry also directed the management of the college to ensure immediate compliance and submit a report to the ministry without delay.
