The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the mid-term break schedule for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic year. The directive, issued by Honourable Commissioner Prof. Abayomi A. Arigbabu, FMAN, FSTAN, mandates specific dates for all public and private primary and secondary schools, as well as government technical colleges. This break is intended to give students a rest and facilitate parent-teacher interaction through an Open Day.
Key Dates and Academic Timeline
To ensure a unified academic calendar across the state, school administrators are required to adhere strictly to the following timeline:
| Event | Scheduled Date | Scope of Compliance |
| Open Day | Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 | Public & Private Primary/Secondary Schools |
| Mid-Term Holiday | Thursday, 19th — Friday, 20th Feb, 2026 | All Schools & Government Technical Colleges |
| Resumption | Monday, 23rd February, 2026 | All Students and Academic Staff |
The Role of the Open Day Exercise
The Open Day scheduled for Wednesday, 18th February, serves as a critical bridge between the home and the classroom. It is a day dedicated to transparency and academic accountability.
During this exercise, parents and guardians are expected to:
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Evaluate Performance: Physically inspect their children’s notebooks, assignments, and mid-term test results.
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Consult Faculty: Engage in one-on-one discussions with class teachers and subject instructors regarding behavioral and academic progress.
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Identify Interventions: Pinpoint specific subjects where a student may be struggling to ensure corrective measures are taken during the second half of the term.
Administrative Mandate for Technical Colleges and Schools
The inclusion of Government Technical Collegesin this holiday schedule highlights the Ministry’s commitment to a synchronized vocational and general education system. While these colleges often operate on intensive practical schedules, the Ministry emphasizes that the mid-term break is essential for:
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Safety Maintenance: Allowing for the routine check of workshop tools and heavy equipment.
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Curriculum Review: Giving instructors time to calibrate their lesson plans according to the state’s unified schemes of work.
Ministry Advisory to Parents and Guardians
Prof. Abayomi A. Arigbabu particularly emphasized the safety and moral well-being of the youth during this period. The Ministry’s advisory focuses on two main pillars:
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Supervision: With students being out of the structured school environment for four consecutive days (including the weekend), parents are urged to take “adequate care of their wards” to prevent accidents or negative social influences.
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Academic Continuity: While the period is a “holiday,” it should not be an “academic vacuum.” Parents are encouraged to supervise light reading and the completion of mid-term projects to ensure students remain mentally sharp for resumption.
Official Communication Channels
The Ministry remains open for inquiries or reports regarding compliance with this directive through its official headquarters at P.M.B. 2058, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
This announcement serves as a final notice to all stakeholders. Failure of any school—public or private—to comply with the resumption date of Monday, 23rd February, 2026, may result in administrative sanctions by the Ministry’s monitoring and evaluation teams.
Contact Details:
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Hotlines: +234 9085651460, +234 9070149404
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Email: moest@ogunstate.gov.ng
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Portal: www.ogunstate.gov.ng
