FG reopens 47 unity schools after security beef-up

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 47 unity schools it shut down in November, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring the continuity of education across the country.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, academic activities have fully resumed in the affected schools following the strengthening of security architecture within and around their premises.

“After the strengthening of security architecture within and around the affected schools, academic activities have fully resumed,” the statement read.

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It added that students have returned safely to their campuses, with many currently concluding their December academic programmes, while others have successfully completed their examinations.

The ministry assured parents, guardians, and the general public that the safety, welfare, and well-being of students remain a top priority of the Federal Government.

It noted that the government would continue to work closely with relevant security agencies to sustain stability and restore normalcy within school environments nationwide.

“The Federal Government remains resolute in its responsibility to protect every Nigerian child and to uphold their fundamental right to education in a safe and secure environment,” it added.

Recall that the Federal Government ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges across the country following a series of security incidents, including two mass abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger states.

The shutdown of the unity schools, according to education and security experts, underscored the government’s acknowledgement of the prevailing security challenges and the need to take precautionary measures to protect students in vulnerable areas.