The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of forty-seven (47) Federal Unity Colleges across the country following heightened security concerns in several regions.
In a circular issued from the Office of the Director, Senior Secondary Education Department, the Ministry said the decision became necessary “sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches.”
According to the circular signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, and communicated on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Education, the shutdown takes effect immediately and principals of the affected colleges must enforce the directive without delay.
“The Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) with immediate effect,” the circular stated. “Principals of affected Colleges are to ensure strict compliance.”
The Ministry noted that the measure is a proactive step to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school infrastructure while the government works with security agencies to stabilize the affected areas.
The 47 Unity Colleges affected by the directive include:
1. FGGC Minjibir
2. FTC Ganduje
3. FGGC Zaria
4. FTC Kafanchan
5. FGGC Bakori
6. FTC Dayi
7. FGC Daura
8. FGGC Tambuwal
9. FSC Sokoto
10. FTC Wurno
11. FGC Gusau
12. FGC Anka
13. FGGC Gwandu
14. FGC Birnin Yauri
15. FTC Zuru
16. FGGC Kazaure
17. FGC Kiyawa
18. FTC Hadeja
19. FGGC Bida
20. FGC New-Bussa
21. FTC Kuta-Shiroro
22. FGA Suleja
23. FGC Ilorin
24. FGGC Omuaran
25. FTC Gwanara
26. FGC Ugwolawo
27. FGGC Kabba
28. FTC Ogugu
29. FGGC Bwari
30. FGC Rubochi
31. FGGC Abaji
32. FGGC Kazaure
33. FGC Kiyawa
34. FTC Hadejia
35. FGGC Potiskum
36. FGC Buni Yadi
37. FTC Gashua
38. FTC Michika
39. FGC Ganye
40. FGC Azare
41. FTC Misau
42. FGGC Bajoga
43. FGC Billiri
44. FTC Zambuk
45. FTC Ikare Akoko
46. FTC Ijebu-Imusin
47. FTC Ushi Ekiti
The Ministry assured parents, students, and the general public of its commitment to safeguarding educational spaces nationwide.
“Please accept the warm regards of the Honourable Minister,” the statement concluded.
