The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has directed that all schools across the state be closed on or before Friday, 28th November 2025, as part of precautionary measures to forestall any security threat to students and staff.
The directive was conveyed on Monday by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Esrom Toro, during a meeting with all Local Education Secretaries held at the SUBEB headquarters in Gombe.
Our correspondent reports that the announcement comes amid heightened security alerts across northern Nigeria following attacks and abductions of students in other states. Gombe authorities say the temporary closure is a preventive step to ensure the safety of children during this period of tension.
Toro said the governor’s decision was informed by the current nationwide security concerns, particularly the rising attacks on educational institutions in some northern states.
He said, “His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has directed that all schools should be closed on or before Friday, 28th November 2025.This is purely a cautionary measure to safeguard the lives of our pupils, students, teachers, and school administrators.”
The SUBEB chairman reaffirmed the governor’s commitment to securing lives and property across the state, adding that the closure was not a cause for panic but a proactive step to avert “any ugly incident.”
“Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains fully committed to protecting the people of Gombe State,” he said. “We urge parents not to panic. Government is doing everything possible to curtail insecurity and ensure our children are safe.”
Toro further directed that all ongoing examinations should be concluded within the next few days.
“Examinations should be conducted between today and Friday. Schools must complete all pending assessments before closure,” he stated.
In addition to the closure directive, the SUBEB chairman announced that a Taskforce Committee on School Revitalisation would soon begin a statewide assessment of selected schools.
He urged Education Secretaries to keep updated records of schools under their supervision.
“All Education Secretaries must ensure they have accurate and up-to-date information on every school under their jurisdiction,” he said. “The taskforce committee will be visiting selected schools to assess, analyse, and make recommendations for revitalisation.”
Toro assured that the exercise is part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing the quality of basic education in Gombe State.
He added, “This assessment will help government identify gaps and strengthen our school infrastructure and administration. We want our schools to remain safe, functional, and conducive for learning once they reopen.”
