Education
JUST IN: Federal Government Orders Immediate Shutdown of 41 Unity Colleges Citing Escalating Security Threats
The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges due to growing security concerns across parts of the country.
The order was communicated through a circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Education on November 21, 2025.
According to the circular, the Minister of Education approved the closure in response to “recent security challenges” in various regions and the need to forestall possible breaches.
Principals of all affected colleges were instructed to carry out the directive without delay.
The ministry listed 41 Unity Colleges located in the North-West, North-East, North-Central and some states in the South as those affected by the shutdown.
The circular, which was 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.”
List of affected schools:
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 Potiskum
33. FGC Buni Yadi
34. FTC Gashua
35. FTC Michika
36. FGC Ganye
37. FGC Azare
38. FTC Misau
39. FGGC Bajoga
40. FGC Billiri
41. FTC Zambuk
Source: Channels TV.



