The FG has ordered the Closure of 41 Unity Schools over Security Concerns

November 22, 2025 Eve Afrique

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges due to rising security threats.

The directive, issued in a November 21, 2025 circular from the Federal Ministry of Education, said Education Minister Tunji Alausa approved the shutdown to prevent possible breaches. Principals of affected schools were told to comply at once. The schools are spread across the North-West, North-East, North-Central and parts of the South.

The circular, signed by Director of Senior Secondary Education Hajia Abdulkadir, stated: “Sequel to recent security challenges… the Minister has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges. Principals are to ensure strict compliance.”

List of affected schools:
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 Hadejia
19. FGGC Bida
20. FGC New-Bussa
21. FTC Kuta-Shiroro
22. FGA Suleja
23. FGC Ilorin
24. FGGC Omu-Aran
25. FTC Gwanara
26. FGC Ugwolawo
27. FGGC Kabba
28. FTC Ogugu
29. FGGC Bwari
30. FGC Rubochi
31. FGGC Abaji
32. FGGC Potiskum
33. FGC Buni Yadi
34. FTC Gashua
35. FTC Michika
36. FGC Ganye
37. FGC Azare
38. FTC Misau
39. FGGC Bajoga
40. FGC Billiri
41. FTC Zambuk

Rising Attacks on Schools
The closure follows fresh school attacks. In Niger State, gunmen abducted students from St. Mary’s School in Papiri, shooting the gatekeeper. Earlier, 25 schoolgirls were kidnapped in Maga, Kebbi State. Rumours of abductions in Nasarawa were later dismissed by police.

President Bola Tinubu has directed Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi to oversee rescue efforts and cancelled planned foreign trips.

The latest abductions add to a long list of kidnappings in schools since the 2014 Chibok attack. UNICEF has again condemned the trend and urged better protection for learners.