The Kebbi State Government has approved the reopening of schools across the state, effective Monday, January 5, 2026, amid ongoing concerns over insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria.
The decision was announced in a directive issued by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and signed by Isah Ibrahim K., Head of Public Relations and Protocol, according to a statement released by the state government.
The reopening applies to all public and private schools in Kebbi State and follows a temporary closure that authorities said was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff, as well as administrative preparedness ahead of resumption.
In the directive, the government urged school administrators, teachers, parents, students and education secretaries to take note of the resumption date and ensure full compliance. School heads were specifically directed to put in place measures to guarantee a smooth and safe return to academic activities, reflecting ongoing security challenges in the region.
Parents and guardians were also advised to ensure that their children and wards return to school promptly, as academic activities are expected to commence immediately upon resumption.
While the statement did not detail specific security measures, the reopening comes against the backdrop of persistent security threats, including banditry and attacks on rural communities and public infrastructure in parts of the North-West and North-Central regions. Education authorities have in recent years faced the difficult task of balancing access to schooling with the need to protect students and teachers from security risks.
The Kebbi State Government reiterated its commitment to safeguarding schools and working with security agencies to maintain a secure environment for learning as academic activities resume.
