The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has announced the resumption date for schools following a five-week break for Ramadan.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry?s Information and Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, parents and guardians were reminded that both day and boarding schools will resume on Sunday, April 6 for the continuation of the second term.

The statement read, ?The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Dr Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam, wishes to remind parents and guardians that the resumption date for the continuation of the second term is Sunday, 6th April, for both day and boarding schools in Bauchi State.

?As education remains a top priority for the Bauchi State Government under the leadership of Governor of Bauchi State Bala Mohammed, the Ministry of Education is committed to ensuring the success of all students.

?To this end, the ministry will soon commence JAMB CBT training for all sponsored JAMB students, empowering them to excel in all examinations sponsored by the Bauchi State Government.?

The ministry also warned that late resumption will not be tolerated.

?Parents and guardians are advised to ensure their wards resume on the stipulated date to avoid any disruptions to their academic progress,? the statement added.

Schools were initially closed on March 1, 2025, for the Ramadan break, as stated in the 2024?2025 academic calendar.

However, the extended closure sparked criticism from religious groups and civil society organisations, who raised concerns over its impact on the education system. (The PUNCH)