Wike's Aide Denies School Closure in Abuja, Officials Sanctioned for Fake News

The senior special assistant to the public communication and social media of Governor Wike debunked reports of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) ordering the closure of schools in Abuja on November 28, 2025. The FCTA had actually shut down schools due to security concerns, but the closure was not permanent.

The FCT Minister ordered the suspension of the Secretary of Education and disciplined the Director of School Services for their roles in the misinformation. Wike's aide emphasized that the academic calendar in the FCT remains unchanged.