The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has ordered the temporary closure of 41 unity schools nationwide following a surge in attacks and student abductions.
In a circular released on Friday by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the ministry, the closures were described as a necessary measure to safeguard lives amid escalating security threats.
“Sequel to recent security challenges in parts of the country and to prevent any security breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges. Principals of the affected colleges are to ensure strict compliance,” the circular stated.
The affected schools include FGGC Minjibir, FGA Suleja, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafancha, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia, FGGC Bida, FGC New Bussa, FTC Kuta-Shiroro, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omu-Aran, FTC Gwanara, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FTC Ogugu, FGGC Bwari, FGC Rubochi, FGGC Abaji, FGGC Potiskum, FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashau, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri, and FTC Zambuk.
The move comes after Niger State Police confirmed that armed bandits attacked St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA, on the early hours of November 21, 2025. According to SP W.A. Abiodun, the state police spokesperson, several students were abducted from the school hostel around 2:00 a.m.
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