FG reopens 47 unity schools after weeks of closure over security concerns
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of 47 unity schools that were previously shut down due to insecurity across parts of the country.
The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, the decision follows significant improvements to security arrangements within and around the affected schools.
The statement, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, noted that academic activities have fully resumed. It explained that students have safely returned to their campuses, with many concluding their December academic programmes, while others have already completed their examinations.
The ministry reassured parents, guardians, and the general public that the safety and well-being of students remain a top priority. It added that the government is working closely with security agencies to maintain stability and normal operations in schools nationwide.
“The Federal Government remains committed to protecting every Nigerian child and guaranteeing their right to education in a safe environment,” the statement said. It also emphasized that education remains central to national development and that efforts are ongoing to prevent disruptions to the academic calendar.
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According to the ministry, the successful return of students and the conduct of examinations in several unity colleges demonstrate the government’s determination to sustain learning despite security challenges.
Background on School Closures
On November 21, the Federal Government ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges due to rising security threats. The directive, issued through a circular from the Ministry of Education, instructed school principals to enforce the closures without delay.
The affected schools were located across the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and parts of the South. Several state governments, including Yobe, Plateau, and Bauchi, also announced temporary school closures.
The closures followed increasing attacks on schools and the abduction of students in different parts of the country. These incidents heightened concerns over student safety and prompted urgent government intervention.
In response, President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State to oversee security and rescue efforts. The President also postponed planned foreign trips in order to focus on addressing the security situation.
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