Federal Government Closes 41 Unity Schools Following Rise in Attacks
The Federal Government has ordered the temporary closure of 41 unity schools nationwide following a rise in attacks and student abductions.
The directive, issued on Friday by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, is aimed at protecting the lives of students and staff amid growing security threats.
“Due to recent security challenges in various parts of the country and to prevent any potential breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges. Principals are instructed to ensure full 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 closure follows a reported attack on St. Mary’s Private (Catholic) Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. According to SP W.A. Abiodun, the state police spokesperson, armed bandits invaded the school at around 2:00 a.m. on November 21, 2025, abducting an undetermined number of students from the hostel.
