The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 47 unity schools that were earlier closed due to security challenges across the country.
The development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education, which said the decision followed the strengthening of security measures within and around the affected schools.
The schools 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 and FGC KIYAWA.
Also effected were FTC HADEJIA, FGGC BIDA, FGC NEW-BUSSA, FTC KUTA-SHIRORO, FGA SULEJA, FGC ILORIN, FGGC OMUARAN, FTC GWANARA, FGC UGWOLAWO, FGGC KABBA, FTC OGUGU, FGGC BWARI and FGC RUBOCHI.
Others were FGGC ABAJI, FGGC POTISKUM, FGC BUNI YADI, FTC GASHUA, FTC MICHIKA, FGC GANYE, FGC AZARE, FTC MISAU, FGGC BAJOGA, FGC BILLIRI, and FTC ZAMBUK.
Some states, including Yobe, Plateau and Bauchi, also announced the closure of schools.
According to the ministry, academic activities have now fully resumed, with students returning safely to their campuses. It added that while some schools are currently rounding off their December academic programmes, others have already concluded their examinations.
The statement, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the safety, welfare and well-being of students, assuring parents and guardians that adequate security arrangements remain in place.
The ministry noted that the Federal Government is working closely with relevant security agencies to maintain stability and restore normalcy in school environments nationwide.
It emphasised that the protection of Nigerian children and the right to education in a safe and secure environment remain a priority, stressing that the administration places strong emphasis on human capital development and views education as a key driver of national growth.
The ministry added that the safe return of students and the successful conduct of examinations in several unity colleges demonstrate the government’s determination to ensure that learning continues uninterrupted despite prevailing security concerns.
