FG Orders Immediate Closure of 41 Unity Colleges Over Escalating Security Threats
The Federal Government has directed the immediate shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security concerns and renewed attacks on schools.
The decision, announced in a circular issued on November 21, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education, was approved by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu Alausa. The circular, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Abdulkadir, instructed principals of the affected schools to enforce the closure without delay.
According to the Ministry, the move became necessary due to recent security breaches in parts of the country, particularly the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and select southern states.
“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 (FUCs). Principals are to ensure strict compliance,” the statement read.
List of Affected Schools
1. FGGC Minjibir
2. FTC Ganduje
3. FGGC Zaria
4. FTC Kafanchan
5. FGGC Bakori
6. FTC Dayi
7. FGC Daura
8. FGGC Tambuwal
9. FSC Sokoto
10. FTC Wurno
11. FGC Gusau
12. FGC Anka
13. FGGC Gwandu
14. FGC Birnin Yauri
15. FTC Zuru
16. FGGC Kazaure
17. FGC Kiyawa
18. FTC Hadejia
19. FGGC Bida
20. FGC New-Bussa
21. FTC Kuta-Shiroro
22. FGA Suleja
23. FGC Ilorin
24. FGGC Omu-Aran
25. FTC Gwanara
26. FGC Ugwolawo
27. FGGC Kabba
28. FTC Ogugu
29. FGGC Bwari
30. FGC Rubochi
31. FGGC Abaji
32. FGGC Potiskum
33. FGC Buni Yadi
34. FTC Gashua
35. FTC Michika
36. FGC Ganye
37. FGC Azare
38. FTC Misau
39. FGGC Bajoga
40. FGC Billiri
41. FTC Zambuk
Rising Wave of Attacks on Schools
The closure follows renewed attacks on learning institutions. Earlier today, heavily armed attackers stormed St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School.
