By Ajewole Joshua|ABNews|
Abuja, December 21, 2025 — The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security challenges in several states.
The directive was issued through a circular from the Federal Ministry of Education, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Education.
According to the circular, the decision became necessary to “prevent any security breaches” amid reports of heightened insecurity in some parts of Nigeria. Principals of the affected schools have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the closure directive.
The Ministry listed the following 47 Federal Unity Colleges for immediate shutdown:
- 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 Omu-Aran
- 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 Debu-Imusin
- FTC Ushi Ekiti
- FGGC Kabba
- FTC Ogugu
- FGGC Bwari
- FGC Rubochi
- FGGC Abaji
- FGC Ugwolawo
- FTC Gwanara
- FGGC Kazaurе (duplicate as listed in circular)
- FGC Kiyawa (duplicate as listed in circular)
- FTC Hadejia (duplicate as listed in circular)
The Ministry acknowledged the urgency of the situation and assured stakeholders of its commitment to safeguarding students and staff of all federal schools nationwide.
Principals were further urged to cooperate fully and ensure that the closure is carried out without delay.
More updates are expected as the Ministry continues to monitor the security landscape across the country.
