FG Orders “Immediate” Closure of 47 Unity Schools Across Northern Regions Over Rising Insecurity
The Federal Government has ordered the temporary closure of 47 Unity Schools across Nigeria following a surge in student abductions.
The directive was communicated in a circular signed by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education.
The circular stated:
“In view of the recent security challenges in various 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.”
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The affected institutions 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.
This move comes after a spate of recent attacks on schools, including the kidnapping of students from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, as well as a separate abduction of 25 students in Maga, Kebbi State.
The rising insecurity in educational institutions prompted President Bola Tinubu to cancel planned trips to South Africa and Angola to personally coordinate the government’s response.
On Thursday, over 50 schools in Kwara State were also closed following attacks by bandits, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures across the nation’s learning centers.
By PRNigeria