The Kebbi State Government, through its Ministry of Higher Education, has ordered the immediate closure of all government‑owned tertiary institutions across the state, raising concerns about escalating insecurity and its impact on education.
The directive was issued in a letter by Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, dated November 22, 2025, and signed by University Registrar Maimaro Alhaji Tilli.
Addressed to all staff and students, the notice, titled “IMMEDIATE CLOSURE OF THE UNIVERSITY”, read: “I’m directed by the Vice‑Chancellor to inform all staff and students that the university is hereby shut down until further notice. This takes immediate effect. All students (postgraduate, undergraduate, Diploma, Remedial and IJMB) are to leave the university campus within an hour from this notice.”
The letter warned that the university’s security division would forcibly remove any student found in hostels or other areas. It also instructed students residing off‑campus (including Gidan Rami and other locations) to vacate their premises immediately to avoid confrontation with security personnel.
A similar directive, reference AACE/R/AD/14/VOL.1, dated November 22, 2025, was issued by Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, signed by College Registrar Hussaini Samaila, notifying all concerned persons to leave the college premises at once.
The closure affects every Kebbi State‑owned tertiary institution, and on Friday, all boarding schools in the state were also ordered to shut down.
This latest shutdown follows a disturbing pattern across Nigeria, where insecurity has increasingly disrupted education. In recent weeks, tertiary institutions in Kaduna, Benue, and Zamfara states were also closed temporarily due to threats of attacks, kidnappings, and escalating criminal activities.
No further details on the reason for the closure were provided in the notices, and authorities have yet to comment on the duration of the shutdown or subsequent actions. The sudden closures have sparked concern among students, parents, and education stakeholders about the growing impact of insecurity on academic calendars nationwide.
Closing down schools, is it the best way to prevent i security?
Closing down schools, is it the best way to prevent insecurity?