Kebbi Govt Orders Reopening of Primary, Secondary Schools On Monday, January 5

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.

It will be recalled that the government had ordered the closure of schools in the state, 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 came amid fear over rising insecurity and abductions in the country.

The government's fresh directive for the reopening of the schools, takes effect on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The directive was contained in statements 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, respectively.

It called on all school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to take note and ensure strict compliance.

School heads were instructed to make adequate preparations to guarantee a smooth resumption of academic activities.

The statement government also advised parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards returned 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 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.

Governor Nasir Idris, had while reacting to the attack on the affected school in Maga, asked the military to identify who gave the order for the withdrawal of troops from the school before the incident.

The governor, on November 25, confirmed the release of the schoolgirls, saying no ransom was paid by either the state or the Federal Government for the release of the girls.“No ransom was paid. 

The Kebbi State Government did not pay a kobo, and neither did the Federal Government, he maintained 

The rescue according him, was achieved solely through the efforts of the security agencies