The Federal Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security threats, especially attacks targeting schools in parts of the North.
The directive, issued in a circular on Friday, warned of “heightened security risks in several regions” and stressed the urgent need to protect students and staff from potential attacks. The decision was approved by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, with the circular signed on his behalf by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Binta Abdulkadir.
According to the notice, the closure takes immediate effect, and all affected principals have been directed to comply without delay. The move comes on the heels of recent school attacks in Kebbi and Niger states, where several students were abducted.
The circular noted: “Sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breach, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of 47 federal unity colleges.”
Below is the Full List of the 47 Unity Colleges ordered to shut down:
- 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 Omuaran
- FTC Gwanara
- FGC Ugwolawo
- FGGC Kabba
- FTC Ogugu
- FGGC Bwari
- FGC Rubochi
- FGGC Abaji
- FGGC Kazaure
- FGC Kiyawa
- FTC Hadejia
- FGGC Potiskum
- FGC Buni Yadi
- FTC Gashua
- FTC Michika
- FGC Ganye
- FGC Azare
- FTC Misau
- FGGC Bajoga
- FGC Billiri
- FTC Zambuk
- FTC Ikare Akoko
- FTC Ijebu-Imusin
- FTC Ushi Ekiti