The Federal Government has ordered the shutdown of 41 Federal Unity Colleges following heightened security concerns in several regions of the country. The directive, issued through a circular dated November 21, 2025, from the Federal Ministry of Education, stated that the decision was approved by the Minister of Education after a review of recent developments affecting safety in parts of the North-West, North-East, North-Central and some southern states.
The circular, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Abdulkadir, instructed principals of all affected schools to close their campuses immediately and ensure full compliance. The ministry said the move was necessary to forestall potential threats and safeguard students and staff.
The affected schools are:
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
