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Nigeria orders immediate Shutdown of 47 Unity Schools

Kings Olajide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Government Colleges, known as unity schools, across the northern region of the country owing to the escalating security threats in the area.

The directive was issued in a circular signed by Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa. on 21st November 2025, though mistakenly written as "December" as could be seen in the memo.

The release, addressed to principals of the affected schools, said the decision was taken to forestall further attacks and ensure the safety of students and staff.

“Sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed Federal Unity Colleges,” the circular stated, directing all principals to ensure full compliance.

The action follows a series of attacks by bandits on some schools in recent days, leading to the abduction of students and staff in parts of the North.

Affected Schools Include:

FGGC Minjibir, FTC Ganduje, FGGC Zaria, FTC Kafanchan, FGGC Bakori, FTC Dayi, FGC Daura, FGGC Gwandu, FGGC Tambuwal, FSC Sokoto, FTC Wurno, FGC Gusau, FGC Anka, FGC Kiyawa, FGC Birnin Yauri, FTC Zuru, FGGC Kazaure, 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.

Check the list below for detail.

The Ministry assured that further directives would be communicated as security agencies work to restore safety in affected areas.

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Fred Nwaozor, popularly known as TheMediaAmbassador, is a Nigerian tech expert, author, creative & content writer, media strategist, policy analyst, blogger, public speaker and rights activist. The renowned columnist regularly writes for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and is the Founder & Convener of Right Thinkers Movement (RITMO), Nigeria. He's a chartered industrial physicist, engineer and IT personnel. As a media guru, he enjoys an active presence in all media segments - including electronic, print & digital - since two decades ago till date. As a full-time researcher and educator, he's a regular contributor and peer reviewer for various internationally-noted engineering journals. As Telecommunications and Automation engineer, his research interest mainly lies in System Modelling, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart city, Cybersecurity, Wireless networks, and Machine Learning (ML).