As part of efforts to safeguard the lives of students, the Nasarawa State Government has ordered the immediate closure of both public and private schools.

This is coming following reports of security threats across the nation, particularly at the Federal Capital Territory.

The state’s Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Fatu Jamaita Sabo, gave the directive at the end of the State Executive Council meeting in Lafia.

She said the measure was aimed at ensuring the safety of students in the state.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday, had alerted Nigerians on the planned attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Kaduna, Lagos, Katsina, Zamfara, and Abuja.

The security report thereafter prompted the closure of all private schools in Abuja.

According to Sabo, the directives exclude the exit classes that are already writing their final examinations, especially in secondary schools.

“We are appealing to parents not to panic. We all know that Nasarawa State is safe but this decision was taken as a proactive measure to ensure that our children are safe and continue to remain safe. That is for those within the state and those that came from other states to study here.

“We want to also appeal to our principals and heads of respective schools, to also ensure that while we are closing these schools, we do it in an orderly manner. There’s no threat to any life or property as at now in Nasarawa state.

“And as I mentioned, it’s just part of government’s proactive measure. We are all aware, that His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has always prioritized security and safety of lives and property in Nasarawa State,” she said.