FG Orders Closure of 47 Federal Unity Schools Over Security Threats

The Federal Government has ordered the closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria following intelligence reports of potential security risks to students and staff. The directive, issued by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir on behalf of the Ministry of Education, aims to prevent security breaches amidst escalating banditry and insurgent attacks in vulnerable corridors.

The affected schools are spread across the North West, North East, and North Central regions, with immediate compliance required.