Bauchi Reopens Schools After Five-Week Ramadan Break

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced that schools will resume on Sunday, April 6, after a five-week Ramadan break.

The statement read, “The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam, wishes to remind parents and guardians that the resumption date for the continuation of the second term is Sunday, 6th April, for both day and boarding schools in Bauchi State.

“As education remains a top priority for the Bauchi State Government under the leadership of Governor of Bauchi State Bala Mohammed, the Ministry of Education is committed to ensuring the success of all students.

“To this end, the ministry will soon commence JAMB CBT training for all sponsored JAMB students, empowering them to excel in all examinations sponsored by the Bauchi State Government.”

Bauchi schools resume April 6 after a five-week break; late resumption won’t be tolerated.

“Parents and guardians are advised to ensure their wards resume on the stipulated date to avoid any disruptions to their academic progress,” the statement added.

Schools were originally closed on March 1, 2025, for the Ramadan break, as outlined in the 2024–2025 academic calendar.

However, the prolonged closure has drawn criticism from religious groups and civil society organizations, who have expressed concerns about its effects on the education system.