Schools In Anambra Closed Due To Serious Flood

All primary, post-primary and tertiary schools in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra have been temporarily closed in reaction to the flood disaster in the area.

The council Chairman, Mr Arinze Awogu disclosed this while inaugurating the distribution of relief materials at the council headquarters, Atani on Tuesday.

Awogu said the closure of the schools was in line with the directive of Governor Willie Obiano, who said schools in the affected areas should be closed to avert loss of life.


“We are in an emergency situation and for us, safety of life is paramount, people will not have need for education when they are dead.

“So in line with the directive of the governor, we have asked that all the schools in Ogbaru be temporarily shut down,” he said. // <\/s'+'cript>'); // --> //]]> From ICE