Complete List of 47 Federal Colleges Closed by the Government Due to Terrorist Threats
Published on November 21, 2025 at 08:58 PM
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Information regarding the closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges by the Federal Government due to the worsening security situation across the nation has come to light.
According to DAILY POST, the Federal Government, in a notice distributed to all principals of Unity Colleges by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Secondary Education at the Office of the Minister of Education, has confirmed the closure of these colleges.
This action follows recent incidents in Kebbi and Niger states, where numerous schoolchildren were abducted.
The notice stated: “In response to the recent security issues in certain regions of the country and the necessity to avert any security breaches, the Honourable Minister of Education has sanctioned the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges.”
Furthermore, the notice indicated that the closure is effective immediately.
Complete list of closed colleges:
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 Hadejia
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
Why were the Federal Unity Colleges closed?
The colleges were closed due to the deteriorating security situation in the country, particularly following recent attacks on schools that resulted in the kidnapping of schoolchildren.
When will the closure take effect?
The closure takes effect immediately, as announced by the Minister of Education.



