The Federal Government has directed the immediate shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges across the country in response to escalating security threats.
The order, communicated in a circular dated November 21, 2025, was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education. The directive, signed by Hajia Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education on behalf of the Minister, instructs principals of the affected schools to enforce the closure without delay.
The ministry cited “recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches” as the reason for the action. The closure affects schools in the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and select areas in the South.
“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) with immediate effect. Principals of affected Colleges are to ensure strict compliance,” the circular stated.
The full list of affected institutions includes:
- 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
The ministry assured stakeholders that the closure is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding students and staff amid rising threats, and it called for full cooperation from local authorities and school administrations.
