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Academic activities have fully resumed in the 47 Federal Unity Colleges earlier closed over security concerns, following the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools.

The Federal Government announced the reopening in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education.

According to the ministry, the decision underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring uninterrupted access to education nationwide.

“Following the reinforcement of security arrangements within and around the affected schools, academic activities have fully resumed. Students have returned safely to their campuses, with many currently concluding their December academic programmes, while others have successfully completed their examinations,” the statement, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, read in part.

The ministry assured parents, guardians, and the general public that the safety, welfare, and well-being of students remain a top priority. It added that the Federal Government continues to work closely with relevant security agencies to maintain stability and restore normalcy in school environments across the country.

“The Federal Government remains resolute in its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and to uphold their fundamental right to education in a safe and secure environment. This administration places strong emphasis on human capital development and recognises education as a critical pillar for national growth and development. Accordingly, it is determined to prevent any disruption to the academic calendar,” the statement said.

The ministry further noted that the safe return of students and the successful conduct of examinations in several unity colleges highlight the government’s resolve to keep learning on track despite prevailing security challenges.

Recall that on November 21, the Federal Government ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges following rising security threats across parts of the country. The directive, conveyed through a circular dated November 21, 2025, instructed principals of the affected schools to enforce the closure without delay.

The schools affected spanned states in the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and parts of the South. They included FGGC Minjibir, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafanchan, 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, 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, and FTC Zambuk.

Several states, including Yobe, Plateau, and Bauchi, also announced the closure of schools during the period.

The shutdown followed a surge in security threats marked by mass abductions of schoolchildren. In Niger State, gunmen attacked St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, abducting over 300 pupils and teachers. Similarly, in Kebbi State, more than 20 schoolgirls were kidnapped during an attack on a school in Maga town.

The renewed wave of abductions added to a long history of school kidnappings in Nigeria, dating back to the 2014 abduction of students in Chibok, Borno State.

In response to the escalating threats, President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State to oversee rescue operations. The President also postponed planned trips to Johannesburg and Angola as the government intensified efforts to address the worsening insecurity, particularly in northern states.

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