The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education has announced that the academic activities for the 2022 /2023 academic year will commence on the 12th of September, 2022.
The state said the resumption date was in line with the Unified academic calendar aimed at ensuring that Private and Public Primary and Secondary Schools across the state are in synergy.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, on Monday.
The statement read in part, “On this note, Parents and Guardians are advised to make sure their children and wards return to school, while providing them with the required educational materials to make learning feasible as academic activities will begin in earnest.
“Heads of Schools are expected to resume at least 3 working days to resumption date, for a Pre-resumption meeting with their staff to further prepare for the success of the session, as directed by the State Government.
“Please note that as the new academic year begins, Government will not condone lateness on the part of Teachers or Students. Loitering in the Streets and around school premises will not be tolerated.
“The Ministry of Education and the Education Management Committee on behalf of Akwa Ibom State Government wishes all pupils, students and teachers a successful academic session.”