The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges following rising security concerns across several regions of the country.
The directive was issued in a circular dated November 21, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the document, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, approved the closure in response to “recent security challenges” and the need to prevent possible breaches within school communities.
The circular instructed principals of the affected colleges to enforce the shutdown at once. The schools are located across the North-West, North-East, North-Central, and parts of the South, regions that have witnessed increased attacks and abductions in recent months.
The notice, signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Abdulkadir, on behalf of the Minister, stated: “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.”
