The Plateau State Government has ordered the reopening of public and private primary and secondary schools following a week-long closure over suspected cases of diphtheria.
The government also warned residents against hiding or failing to report suspected cases of the disease.
The resumption was announced in a statement issued on Friday, September 11, 2026, by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap.
The schools had been temporarily shut from September 7 as a precautionary measure to enable the government to assess the situation and strengthen disease surveillance and response efforts.
According to the statement, schools across the state are to resume academic activities on Monday, September 14.
The government said measures had been put in place to reduce the risk of transmission, while school authorities were directed to maintain clean and hygienic learning environments.
“All school authorities are expected to have basic precautionary measures, maintain a clean and hygienic learning environment,” the statement said.
Teachers and school management were also urged to remain alert to symptoms and promptly report suspected cases to health authorities.
Parents and guardians were advised to encourage regular handwashing, keep their surroundings clean and seek medical attention where symptoms are noticed.
The government further warned against self-medication or concealing suspected cases, stressing the importance of early detection and treatment.
It urged parents, teachers, school proprietors and students to follow the health advisories as schools resume on Monday.
