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, effective Monday, January 5, 2026.
The directive was contained in separate statements signed by the Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) at the Kebbi State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.
The government urged school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to take note of the resumption date 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.
According to 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. Normal academic activities and classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The state government emphasized that all schools must adhere strictly to the approved resumption timetable and examination schedule.
Schools in Kebbi State were earlier closed 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 insecurity and abductions.
Governor Nasir Idris had condemned the incident and ordered the military to identify those responsible for 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.
