Public and private schools across Ekiti State have resumed for the first term of the 2026/2027 academic session, with academic activities commencing today, Monday, September 14, 2026.

The state government has urged school administrators, teachers, parents and guardians to adhere strictly to the approved academic calendar to ensure a smooth and productive term.

The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Olabimpe Aderiye, disclosed that the first term will run for 13 weeks and end on Friday, December 11, 2026.

She called on parents and guardians to adequately prepare their children and wards for the new academic session, while proprietors of private schools were advised to ensure their institutions are fully prepared for effective teaching and learning.

Aderiye assured that the state government would continue to implement policies and programmes aimed at improving the quality of education across the state.

She added that the government would also sustain initiatives designed to improve students’ performance in both local and national examinations.

The Commissioner wished students, teachers and school administrators a successful and productive academic session.