The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the immediate closure of forty-one (41) Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) across the country. The directive comes in response to escalating security challenges in certain parts of Nigeria and is aimed at preventing potential security breaches.
A circular issued by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, instructed all affected principals to comply strictly with the order.
Among the colleges affected are:
- Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Minna
- FGGC Zaria
- FGGC Bakori
- Federal Technical College (FTC) Ganduje
- FTC Kafanchan
- 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
- FGGC Omuaran
- FGC Ilorin
- FTC Gwanara
- FGC Ugwolawo
- FGGC Abaji
- FGGC Kabba
- FGC Buni Yadi
- FGGC Bwari
- FTC Gashua
- FGC Rubochi
- FGGC Potiskum
- FTC Michika
- FGC Ganye
- FGC Azare
- FTC Misau
- FGGC Bajoga
- FGC Billiri
- FTC Ogugu
- FTC Zambuk
The Ministry assured that the safety and security of students and staff remain the top priority. Principals are expected to ensure strict adherence to the closure notice.
