The Federal Government on Friday ordered immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges in the North West, North East, North Central due to worsening security situation in the three geo-political zones.
Also affected by the closure order are Federal Unity Colleges in IKARE AKOKO, Ondo State, IJEBU-IMUSIN, Ogun State and USHI EKITI, Ekiti State.
The decision to close the colleges was announced in a circular dated November 21, 2025, released by the Federal Ministry of Education and approved by the Minister of Education.
This action appears to be a proactive measure to safeguard the lives of students and staff following the heightened threat of insecurity targeting schools in the affected regions.
The affected schools are their locations 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 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
Government said the decision became necessary in light of “recent security challenges” and the urgent need to forestall any potential breaches in the affected schools.
The ministry instructed principals of the listed colleges to enforce the closure without delay, stressing full compliance across all affected states.
The circular, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Abdulkadir, on behalf of the Minister, emphasised the government’s resolve to prioritise the safety of students and staff.
“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 statement read. (vitalnewsngr.com)
