The Federal Government (FG) has mandated the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) nationwide, citing rising security concerns across various parts of the country.
The directive was conveyed through a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on Friday, November 21, 2025. The Minister of Education approved the measure as a necessary step to “prevent any security breaches” in the schools.
The circular, signed by Hajia Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, instructed Principals of the affected FUCs to ensure strict compliance with the immediate closure order.
The list of affected schools is extensive, covering all major regions experiencing high levels of insecurity, including the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and parts of the South.
This massive shutdown of FUCs follows heightened anxieties and recently reported security breaches, including student abductions in other schools across states like Kebbi and Niger.
The government is taking a preemptive measure to safeguard the lives of students and staff in its boarding institutions. The circular named 41 Federal Unity Colleges that are to be closed with immediate effect.
The affected schools include FGGC Minjibir, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, and FTC Kafanchan. Others listed are FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, and FTC Wurno.
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Also affected are FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGGC Gwandu, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, FGC Kiyawa, FTC Hadejia, FGGC Bida, and FGC New-Bussa.
The closure order further covers FTC Kuta-Shiroro, FGA Suleja, FGC Ilorin, FGGC Omuaran, FTC Gwanara, FGC Ugwolawo, FGGC Kabba, FTC Ogugu, FGGC Bwari, and FGC Rubochi.
Additionally, FGGC Abaji, FGGC Potiskum, FGC Buni Yadi, FTC Gashua, FTC Michika, FGC Ganye, FGC Azare, FTC Misau, FGGC Bajoga, FGC Billiri, and FTC Zambuk are included in the full list of affected schools.
Principals have been mandated to swiftly release students and close down academic activities to comply with the directive.
