The Federal Government has announced the reopening of all 47 Federal Unity Colleges that were shut in November due to rising insecurity across parts of the country.
The decision was confirmed on Thursday in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. The schools were earlier closed following a series of mass abductions and violent attacks targeting students in several states across the North West, North East, North Central, and parts of southern Nigeria.
According to the ministry, the reopening follows sustained consultations with security agencies and a renewed commitment to ensuring the safety of students and staff. Parents and guardians were reassured that student welfare remains the government’s top priority.
The statement noted that while some Unity Colleges are already concluding their December academic programmes, others have completed their examinations, making it possible for learning activities to resume without further disruption.
“The Federal Government has reaffirmed its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and uphold their constitutional right to education in a secure environment,” the ministry said.
It added that the decision reflects the administration’s resolve to prevent prolonged interruptions to the academic calendar despite prevailing security challenges, stressing that education remains central to national development.
“Education is a key pillar of this administration’s human capital development agenda and a major driver of national growth. The government remains committed to safeguarding uninterrupted learning across the country,” the statement added.
The ministry also expressed appreciation to parents, school administrators and students for their patience during the closure, while pledging continued efforts to strengthen security around federal schools nationwide.