Posted by Samuel on Sat 22nd Nov, 2025 - tori.ng
A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Folasade Boriowo, on Saturday said the message circulating on social media platforms was false, misleading, and did not originate from the Federal Government or the ministry.
The Federal Ministry of Education has denied reports claiming that all schools nationwide will be closed starting Monday.
A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Folasade Boriowo, on Saturday said the message circulating on social media platforms was false, misleading, and did not originate from the Federal Government or the ministry.
The statement reads: “The Federal Ministry of Education hereby informs the general public that a message currently circulating on social media platforms, alleging that schools nationwide have been directed to close from 24th November 2025, is false, misleading, and did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education or any recognised security agency.
“The public is strongly advised to rely strictly on verified information issued through the following official channels:
The Federal Government
The Federal Ministry of Education
State Governments and State Ministries of Education
Recognised security agencies
“Any announcement, advisory, or notice coming from unofficial or unverified sources should be ignored and not shared. Members of the public are urged to always verify the authenticity of information before circulating it in order to curb the spread of misinformation.”