The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following heightened security concerns and the need to forestall potential threats to students and staff.
The directive, issued by Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, mandates principals of all affected schools to shut down operations without delay. The order was conveyed through a circular signed by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, on behalf of the Minister.
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According to the circular, the decision follows recent security challenges in parts of the country and is aimed at preventing any breaches that could endanger school communities.
The ministry listed the affected institutions, which span several states across the federation, including colleges in Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Kogi, Yobe, Jigawa, Gombe, Ekiti, and others.
Principals of the affected schools have been directed to enforce an immediate shutdown, while the Ministry reassured stakeholders of its commitment to safeguarding the lives of students and staff across all federal institutions.
The affected institutions are: FGGC Minjibir; FGA Suleja; FTC Ganduje; FGC Ilorin; FGGC Zaria; FGGC Omuaran; FTC Kafanchan; FTC Gwanara; FGGC Bakori; FGC Ugwolawo; FTC Dayi; FGGC Kabba; FGC Daura; FTC Ogugu; FGGC Tambuwal; FGGC Bwari; FSC Sokoto; FGC Rubochi; FTC Wurno; FGGC Abaji; FGC Gusau; FGGC Potiskum; FGC Anka; FGC Buni Yadi; FGGC Gwandu; FTC Gashua; FGC Birnin Yauri; FTC Michika; FTC Zuru; FGC Ganye; FGGC Kazaure; FGC Azare; FGC Kiyawa; FTC Misau; FTC Hadejia; FGGC Bajoga; FGGC Bida; FGC Billiri; FGC New-Bussa; FTC Zambuk; FTC Kuta-Shiroro.
The Ministry urged full compliance from school heads.
“CLOSURE OF FORTY-ONE (41) FEDERAL UNITY COLLEGES;
“Sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) with immediate effect.
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“Principals of affected Colleges are to ensure strict compliance. Please, accept the warm regards of the Honourable Minister,” the circular read.
This comes amid rising wave of attacks on schools in northern Nigeria, heightening fears about student safety and reigniting calls for stronger protection of learning environments, especially in rural communities.
