Gombe directs temporary closure of all schools by Friday

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has ordered every school in the state to close on or before Friday this week because of rising security concerns.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Esrom Toro, during a meeting with Local Education Secretaries in Gombe.

The decision follows warnings across northern Nigeria after recent attacks and student abductions in some states.

Toro said the governor took the step because of growing national security worries, especially the increase in attacks on schools.

He said, “His Excellency, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has directed that all schools should be closed on or before Friday, 28th November 2025. This is purely a cautionary measure to safeguard the lives of our pupils, students, teachers, and school administrators.”

He explained that the closure should not cause fear, describing it as a proactive move to prevent any ugly incident.

He added, “Governor Inuwa Yahaya remains fully committed to protecting the people of Gombe State. We urge parents not to panic. Government is doing everything possible to curtail insecurity and ensure our children are safe.”

Toro also instructed schools to finish all ongoing exams within the next few days.

“Examinations should be conducted between today and Friday. Schools must complete all pending assessments before closure,” he said.

He further announced that a Taskforce Committee on School Revitalisation would soon begin a statewide assessment of selected schools. He urged Education Secretaries to keep updated records of all schools under their care.

He stated, “All Education Secretaries must ensure they have accurate and up-to-date information on every school under their jurisdiction. The taskforce committee will be visiting selected schools to assess, analyse, and make recommendations for revitalisation.”

Toro said the exercise is part of reforms aimed at improving basic education in Gombe.

He added that the assessment will help the government identify gaps and strengthen school infrastructure so schools remain safe and conducive for learning when they reopen.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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