The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country, citing escalating security threats and the need to forestall potential attacks, according to an official circular seen by Angel Network News on Sunday.
The directive, issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, mandates principals of the affected schools to “ensure strict compliance” with the shutdown order.
“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 with immediate effect,” the circular dated 21 December 2025 stated.
The ministry disclose the specific schools affected in the circular, but noted that the measure was taken to safeguard students and prevent further exposure to danger.
“Please, accept the warm regards of the Honourable Minister,” Abdulkadir added, underscoring the urgency and official weight of the directive.
The sudden shutdown comes amid rising concerns over school-targeted attacks in northern Nigeria, particularly abductions carried out by armed groups.
Further details, including the full list of affected colleges were immediately listed.
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 OMUARAN
25. FTC GWANARA
26. FGC UGWOLAWO
27. FGGC KABBA
28. FTC OGUGU
29. FGGC BWARI
30. FGC RUBOCHI
31. FGGC ABAJI
32. FGGC KAZAURE
33. FGC KIYAWA
34. FTC HADEJIA
35. FGGC POTISKUM
36. FGC BUNI YADI
37. FTC GASHUA
38. FTC MICHIKA
39. FGC GANYE
40. FGC AZARE
41. FTC MISAU
42. FGGC BAJOGA
43. FGC BILLIRI
44. FTC ZAMBUK
45. FTC IKARE AKOKO
46. FTC IJEBU-IMUSIN
47. FTC USHI EKITI
ANN will continue to monitor developments.
