Religious activities banned from Kwara State Schools.
Kwara state government has issued a stern warning to religious organisations against preaching or any form of religious activities in public schools in the state. This comes after a separate assembly was held forcely held for Christians and Muslims in a public school.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development Fatimoh Bisola Ahmed she said; “It has come to the notice of the Kwara State Government that some religious organisations have been going to public schools in the state to preach during the morning Assembly.
“The ministry wants to say it categorically that no religious organisation is permitted to go to public schools for preaching or engage in any religious activities during morning Assembly.
According to the ministry, henceforth prayers should be said silently on the morning Assembly across public schools in the state.
“The government appeals to all school heads and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to this directive, which is to maintain peace and decorum in our schools. All principals, head teachers and education secretaries should take please note,” the statement added.
