Some of the schools had earlier on Friday allegedly locked out some hijab-wearing students.
Last Wednesday, some Muslims organizations had urged the state government to impress it on authorities of the affected schools to allow their female students wear hijab.
This prompted a meeting between governement and leaders of Christians and Muslims in the state on Thursday.
At the meeting presided over by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, the state urged all the parties to bury their differences and allow peace to reign.
In a statement Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development Mrs. Kemi Adeosun said that “the closure comes as a government committee comprising representatives of the Muslim and Christian communities meets today to iron out the differences between the two communities.
“Further communication will be issued to inform members of the public on the development.
“Government calls for calm and urges parents and religious leaders to avoid actions or comments that may further split the two communities.”
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