The Federal Government has directed closure of 41 Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity Colleges, in the country.
The latest development followed the recent abduction of school children in Maga, Kebbi State and Niger State.
The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Director, Senior Secondary Education, Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, with reference number: FME/DSSE/GM/S.160/CII.
It was addressed to all principals of Federal Unity Colleges, with directive to comply with immediate effect.
It said: “Sequel to the recent security challenges in some parts of the country and the need to prevent another security breach, the Honourable Minister of Education has approved the immediate closure of the listed federal colleges with immediate effect.
“Principals of affected colleges are to ensure strict compliance.
“Please, accept the warm regards of the Honourable Minister.” it stated
The 41 schools are FGGC MINJIBIR, FTC GANDUJE, FGGC ZARIA, FTC KAFANCHAN, FGGC BAKORI, FTC DAYI, FGC DAURA, FGGC TAMBUWAL, FSC SOKOTO, FTC WURNO, FGC GUSAU, FGC ANKA, FGGC GWANDU, FGC BIRNIN YAURI, FTC ZURU, FGGC KAZAURE, FGC KIYAWA, FTC HADEJIA, FGGC BIDA, FGC NEW-BUSSA, FTC KUTA-SHIRORO.
Others are FGA SULEJA, FGC Ilorin, FGGC OMUARAN, FTC GWANARA, FGC UGWOLAWO, FGGC KABBA, FTC OGUGU, FGGC BWARI, FGC RUBOCHI, FGGC ABAJI, FGGC POTISKUM, FGC BUNI YADI, FTC GASHUA, FTC MICHIKA, FGC GANYE, FGC AZARE, FTC MISAU, FGGC BAJOGA, FGC BILLIRI and FTC ZAMBUK.