The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a stern ultimatum to the state governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi, demanding that they reverse their decision to shut down schools for a five-week period during Ramadan.
CAN claims that the policy discriminates against non-Muslim students and violates their rights, warning that legal action will follow if the closure directives are not withdrawn.
In a statement released on Sunday from Abuja, CAN President Daniel Okoh condemned the extended school closures, emphasizing that the policy could exacerbate the already severe educational challenges in the region—home to 44% of Nigeria’s out-of-school children. He stressed the critical importance of education and the disruption that a prolonged break would cause.
