Insecurity: Kebbi Orders Reopening of Schools

The Kebbi State Government has ordered the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state.

The government had directed the closure of schools in the state, following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls and killing of Vice Principal of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, by bandits in November, 2025.

In a circular, the state government said the directive for the reopening of the schools second term of the 2025/2026 academic session takes effect on Monday, January 5, 2026.

A statement signed by the Public Relations officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics), Kebbi State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa, called on all school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to take note and ensure strict compliance.

It also instructed schools’ heads to make adequate preparations to guarantee smooth resumption of academic activities, urging parents and guardians to ensure prompt resumption of their children and wards.

In a related circular, zonal education officers, principals, head teachers, and proprietors of private schools were informed that the first week of resumption would be dedicated to conducting first-term examinations, while normal academic activities and classes are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026.

It also said that all schools must adhere strictly to the resumption timetable and examination schedule as approved by the state government.

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