The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with effect from Monday, January 5, 2026.

The directive was issued on Friday through separate statements jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.

Recall that the state government in reaction to the abduction of 25 Maga students in Zuru by armed men suspected to be bandits, after which the state government ordered all public and private schools in the state to close down.

According to the statements, the decision forms part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring a stable and uninterrupted academic calendar, following the successful completion of the first term of the session.

“All school administrators, education secretaries, principals, head teachers, teachers, parents and students are hereby requested to take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance,” the statement partly read.

The government stressed that adequate preparations must be made ahead of resumption to guarantee a smooth take-off of academic activities across schools in both urban and rural areas of the state.

School heads have been instructed to put all necessary measures in place, including readiness of staff and facilities, while parents and guardians were advised to ensure that their children and wards resume school promptly.

“The cooperation of parents and guardians is critical to achieving the objectives of this directive, as punctual resumption will enhance effective teaching and learning,” the statement added.

In a related circular, Zonal Education Officers, principals, head teachers, and proprietors of private schools were informed that the first week of the second term would be devoted to the conduct of outstanding first-term examinations.

Normal academic activities and classroom teaching, according to the circular, are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026, immediately after the conclusion of the examinations.

The state government further warned that all schools must adhere strictly to the approved resumption timetable and examination schedule, noting that monitoring teams would be deployed to ensure compliance.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the directive, describing it as timely and necessary to sustain academic discipline and improve learning outcomes in the state.

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The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has directed the reopening of schools across the state on Monday, January 5, 2026, except in areas currently under special security measures.

A statement issued on Sunday by the Press Secretary of the ministry, Peter Amogbonjaye, said the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Oloriegbe, ordered all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume academic activities on the stated date, excluding locations earlier identified as being under special security surveillance.

“We welcome our children and teachers back to school across the state. Learning activities are to resume immediately in all but areas earlier identified to be under special security surveillance,” the commissioner said.

He explained that the phased resumption was aimed at safeguarding pupils and students amid ongoing security operations.

“This structured school resumption is designed to keep our children out of harm’s way amid renewed security operations. Normal school activities will resume in such places very soon,” Oloriegbe added.

The commissioner, in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board, also wished pupils, teachers and parents a prosperous New Year and a successful academic session.

Meanwhile, the ministry has introduced a radio-based learning initiative to expand access to education beyond conventional classroom settings.

The initiative, supported by UNICEF and the Nigeria Learning Passport, will commence on Monday, January 5.

According to the statement, the radio lessons will be broadcast on Midland FM 99.1 at 11 a.m. on Mondays, 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2.30 p.m. on Fridays, with plans to include additional radio stations to widen coverage across the state.

The Niger State Government has announced the reopening of public and private schools across the state, effective Monday, January 12, following extensive security assessments and consultations with relevant authorities.

The directive, signed by Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Mohammed, outlines conditions for resumption and emphasises the safety of students and school communities.

This is as released by the Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education on January 2, 2026 and retrieved by our correspondent on Saturday.

According to the press release titled “Reopening of Public and Private Schools in Niger State,” the government stated: “His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Niger State, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has graciously approved the reopening of schools across the state, effective Monday, 12th January 2026.

“This decision follows careful security assessments and extensive consultations with relevant security agencies, in line with the Governor’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives while ensuring uninterrupted access to quality education for all children in Niger State.”

The release provides detailed instructions for the reopening process, noting: “All public and private schools located in safe and secure areas of the state shall reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026.

“All public and private boarding schools situated in safe and secure areas are also approved to reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. All public and private day and boarding schools located in unsafe or insecure areas shall, in the interim, remain closed until such areas are duly assessed and cleared by relevant security authorities.”

School authorities have been instructed to register all returning students immediately upon resumption, with compiled data submitted to the Ministry within a week.

“As a mandatory requirement for reopening, all school authorities are directed to register all returning students immediately upon resumption.

“The compiled data must be submitted to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education within one week of resumption for proper documentation and monitoring,” it further read.

Local government officials are also tasked with providing security support.

The release noted, “All Local Government Area Chairmen are directed to support the school reopening process within their respective LGAs by ensuring adequate security presence in and around school premises, in collaboration with security agencies.”

The Ministry confirmed that the official list of schools approved for reopening will be released on Monday, 12th January 2026, and called on all stakeholders to comply strictly with the directives:
It concluded,

“The Niger State Government appreciates the patience, cooperation, and understanding of parents, school managers, and the general public. The safety of students, teachers, and school communities remains paramount.

“All stakeholders are enjoined to strictly comply with these directives in the collective interest of peace, safety, and sustainable educational development in Niger State.”

The announcement comes after months of school closures in parts of Niger State due to security concerns, including abductions and attacks on educational institutions.

PUNCH Online late 2025 reported that the Federal Government and several state governments ordered the closure of schools in parts of northern Nigeria following a surge in kidnappings and terrorist attacks on educational institutions, including the mass abduction of pupils and teachers.

In response to the insecurity, the Federal Government temporarily shut 41 unity schools, while governors in states such as Niger directed the closure of all schools after gunmen abducted hundreds of students and staff, prompting heightened fear and disruption of academic activities.

CONDITIONS FOR REOPENING

1. All public and private schools located in safe and secure areas of the state shall reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026.

2. All public and private boarding schools situated in safe and secure areas are also approved to reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026.

3. All public and private day and boarding schools located in unsafe or insecure areas shall, in the interim, remain closed until such areas are duly assessed and cleared by relevant security authorities.

4. As a mandatory requirement for reopening, all school authorities are directed to register all returning students immediately upon resumption.

5. The compiled data must be submitted to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education within one week of resumption for proper documentation and monitoring.

6. All Local Government Area Chairmen are directed to support the school reopening process within their respective LGAs by ensuring adequate security presence in and around school premises, in collaboration with security agencies.