The Federal Government has announced the immediate closure of 41 Federal Government Colleges (Unity Schools) located across the northern region of the country due to rising insecurity.
The directive was contained in a circular issued on Friday by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Binta Abdulkadir, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman (or Maruf Alausa—depending on the accurate officeholder), citing the need to forestall security breaches and protect students.
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According to the circular addressed to principals of the affected institutions:
“Sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs).
Principals of affected colleges are to ensure strict compliance.”
List of Affected Schools
- FGGC Minjibir
- FTC Ganduje
- FGGC Zaria
- FTC Kafanchan
- FGGC Bakori
- FTC Dayi
- FGC Daura
- FGGC Gwandu
- FGGC Tambuwal
- FSC Sokoto
- FTC Wurno
- FGC Gusau
- FGC Anka
- FGC Kiyawa
- FGC Birnin Yauri
- FTC Zuru
- FGGC Kazaure
- FTC Hadejia
- FGGC Bida
- FGC New-Bussa
- FTC Kuta-Shiroro
- FGA Suleja
- 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 Gashua
- FTC Michika
- FGC Ganye
- FGC Azare
- FTC Misau
- FGGC Bajoga
- FGC Billiri
- FTC Zambuk
The closure comes amid recent attacks by armed bandits on educational institutions, leading to the abduction of students and staff in some northern states.