Ogun State Ministry of Education: 2025/2026 Second Term Mid-Term Schedule
The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has formally ratified the mid-term break and engagement schedule for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session. In a press statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner, Prof. Abayomi A. Arigbabu, the ministry directed that all public and private primary and secondary schools, alongside Government Technical Colleges across the state, observe a coordinated holiday period. This administrative decision aims to provide a necessary hiatus for students and educators while fostering parental involvement in the academic development of their wards.
Chronology of Academic Activities
The schedule begins with the observance of Open Day on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026. This day is specifically designated for both public and private primary and secondary schools to facilitate direct interaction between teachers and parents. Following the Open Day, the official mid-term holiday will commence on Thursday, 19th February, and extend through Friday, 20th February, 2026. This creates a four-day window, including the weekend, for rest and recuperation. Standard academic activities are mandated to resume fully on Monday, 23rd February, 2026.
The Role of the Open Day Exercise
The Open Day serves as a critical quality assurance mechanism within the Ogun State educational framework. It provides a platform for parents and guardians to visit their children’s schools to physically inspect academic records, discuss termly performance with subject teachers, and identify areas requiring intervention before the end-of-term examinations. By placing this event immediately before the holiday, the Ministry ensures that parents have the necessary context to guide their children’s studies during the short break.
Parental Responsibility and Safety Advisory
The Honourable Commissioner, Prof. Abayomi A. Arigbabu, emphasized the need for vigilant supervision during this period. Parents and guardians are specifically advised to take adequate care of their wards during the holiday to ensure their safety and moral well-being. This directive is particularly relevant for students in Government Technical Colleges and secondary schools, where the Ministry encourages a balance between rest and the review of technical and academic materials covered in the first half of the term.
Institutional Compliance and Contact Information
All school administrators are expected to comply strictly with these dates to maintain the uniformity of the state’s unified academic calendar. For inquiries, grievances, or reports regarding the implementation of this schedule, the public may reach the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology at their headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Contact can be established via the official hotlines at +234 9085651460 and +234 9070149404, or through the official digital portals provided by the state government.