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The Nigerian Federal Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges across several states due to rising security threats.
The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, follows recent attacks and abductions in schools across the North. Principals of affected schools have been instructed to comply immediately.
List Of The 41 Schools Closed:
- 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 Potiskum
- FGC Buni Yadi
- FTC Gashua
- FTC Michika
- FGC Ganye
- FGC Azare
- FTC Misau
- FGGC Bajoga
- FGC Billiri
- FTC Zambuk
Why The Closure?
Due to renewed attacks on schools, including recent abductions in Niger and Kebbi States. The government says the move is to prevent further breaches and protect students. President Tinubu has deployed defence officials to oversee rescue and security efforts.
