The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria, says the decision by some northern governors to close primary and secondary schools during Ramadan is appropriate.

A statement by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, in Kaduna on Thursday, stressed that the closure prioritises students’ well-being amid extreme heat conditions during the fasting period.

Baba-Ahmad therefore criticised organisations, including the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, for opposing the move, stating that state governments have full authority over school schedules.

He said threats of legal or industrial action over the closure of schools is unnecessary, just as he called out CAN for remaining silent during prolonged ASUU strikes.

According to him, the closure is temporary and will not disrupt academic activities, as lost time can be recovered by adjusting the long vacation.