The Kebbi State Government has approved the resumption of all primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the directive, schools are to reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The announcement was contained in separate statements issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) at the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.
All school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries were urged to take note of the directive and comply fully with it.
School heads were asked to put necessary measures in place to ensure a seamless resumption of academic activities. Parents and guardians were also advised to ensure their children and wards returned to school without delay.
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 used to conduct first-term examinations. Regular academic activities and classroom teaching are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The state government further stressed that all schools must strictly observe the approved resumption timetable and examination schedule.
The earlier closure of schools in Kebbi State followed the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, by bandits in November 2025.
During the attack, the vice principal of the school was killed, heightening concerns over insecurity and abductions across the country.
Governor Nasir Idris, while condemning the incident, directed the military to determine who authorised the withdrawal of security personnel from the school before the attack.
On November 25, the governor confirmed that the abducted schoolgirls had been released, stating that no ransom was paid by either the state or the Federal Government for their freedom.
“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.
