Just In: FG Shuts 47 Unity Colleges Nationwide Over Escalating Security Threats

ABUJA, Nigeria — The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges following rising security threats across parts of the country.

The directive, issued in a circular dated 21 November 2025, was signed by Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Education.

According to the Ministry, the move aims to forestall any potential security breach affecting students and staff after what officials described as “recent security challenges in some parts of the country.”

All principals of affected schools have been directed to enforce strict compliance and shut their campuses without delay.

Full List of the 47 Unity Colleges Ordered to Close

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 Hadeja
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 Kazaure
33. FGC Kiyawa
34. FTC Hadejia
35. FGGC Potiskum
36. FGC Buni Yadi
37. FTC Gashua
38. FTC Michika
39. FGC Ganye
40. FGC Azare
41. FTC Misau
42. FGGC Bajoga
43. FGC Billiri
44. FTC Zambuk
45. FTC Ikare Akoko
46. FTC Ijebu-Imusin
47. FTC Ushi Ekiti