Damisi Ojo, Akure
ONDO State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday directed public primary and secondary schools submerged in the floods to proceed on three weeks holiday beginning from tomorrow (Monday).
The emergency holiday was declared as a result of the flash floods that affect most flood-prone communities especially riverine areas of the state.
This development would forestall possible attendant incidents that may likely affect lives of vulnerable pupils in those areas as a result of the floods.
It is also aimed at protecting valuables from avoidable destruction.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, urged Head Teachers and Principals to enforce this directive; and particularly ensure that all perishable educational materials are evacuated.
The expectation is while Government works out remedial logistics, the floods would have receded within the period of the three weeks holiday.