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.