The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of forty-seven (47) Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) across Nigeria following rising security concerns in various parts of the country.
The directive was issued through an official circular dated 21st December 2025 from the Office of the Director, Senior Secondary Education Department, Federal Secretariat, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja.
According to the letter, addressed to all principals of Federal Unity Colleges, the Honourable Minister of Education approved the closures “sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent any security breaches.”
The circular emphasized that the shutdown takes immediate effect, listing all 47 affected colleges.
Full List of the 47 Federal Unity Colleges Ordered to Close Immediately
- 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 Hadeja
- 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 Kazaure
- FGC Kiyawa
- FTC Hadejia
- 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 Ijebu-Imusin
- FTC Ushi Ekiti
The attack comes five days after terrorists stormed the Maga Comprehensive Girls’ Secondary School in Kebbi State, abducting about 25 female students and killing at least one staff member.
A school guard was also injured during the attack, which occurred around 5:52 am.
Parents, guardians, and school authorities are expected to comply immediately, as the circular indicates no delay or phased closure.
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