The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following rising security threats in several states.
The directive was issued by the Minister of Education through a circular dated December 21, 2025, and signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir. The circular, addressed to all principals of Federal Unity Colleges, cited recent security challenges and the need to prevent potential breaches as the rationale for the sudden shutdown.
According to the Ministry, the affected schools are to close with immediate effect, and principals have been instructed to ensure full compliance with the order.
The Ministry, however, did not disclose the specific nature of the security threats but noted that the precautionary measure was necessary to safeguard students and staff nationwide.
List of Affected Colleges
The 47 Federal Unity Colleges ordered to close include:
* FGGC Bakori
* FTC Ganduje
* FGGC Zaria
* FTC Kafanchan
* 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
* FTC Gwanara
* FGC Ugwolawo
* FGGC Kabba
* FGGC Potiskum
* FTC Gashua
* FGC Buni Yadi
* FTC Michika
* FGGC Bajoga
* FGC Ganye
* FGC Azare
* FTC Misau
* FTC Zambuk
* FGC Billiri
* FTC Ikare Akoko
* FTC Ijebu-Imusin
* FTC Ushi Ekiti
* FGGC Minjibir
* FGGC Abaji
* FGGC Bwari
* FGC Rubochi
* FGC Ganduje (if listed twice in original circular)
* Additional schools as contained in the ministry’s attachment.
The Ministry extended the Minister’s warm regards to all principals and urged them to take necessary steps to secure school environments during the period of closure.
