The Kebbi State Government has directed the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session.

 

 

 

The directive, which takes effect on Monday, January 5, 2026, was contained in separate statements signed by the Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) at the Kebbi State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.

 

 

 

 

The government called on school administrators, teachers, parents, students and education secretaries to take note of the directive and ensure strict compliance.

 

 

School heads were instructed to make adequate preparations to guarantee a smooth resumption of academic activities, while parents and guardians were advised to ensure their children and wards return to school promptly.

 

 

 

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 the conduct of first-term examinations. Normal academic activities and classes are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026.

 

 

 

The circular added that all schools must adhere strictly to the approved resumption timetable and examination schedule.

 

 

 

The state government had earlier ordered the closure of schools following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, by bandits in November 2025.

 

 

The vice principal of the school was killed during the attack, which heightened concerns over rising insecurity and abductions in the country.

 

 

 

Governor Nasir Idris, while condemning the incident, directed the military to investigate who ordered the withdrawal of troops from the school before the attack.

 

 

 

On November 25, the governor confirmed the release of the abducted schoolgirls, stating that no ransom was paid by either the state or the Federal Government.

 

 

 

“No ransom was paid. The Kebbi State Government did not pay a kobo, and neither did the Federal Government. The rescue was achieved solely through the efforts of the security agencies,” Idris said.