The Kebbi State Government on Friday, 2 January 2, 2026 directed the reopening of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, with effect from Monday, 5 January, 2026.
The directive was issued on Friday, January, 2, 2026 through separate statements jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.
Recall that the state government in reaction to the abduction of 25 Maga students in Zuru by armed men suspected to be bandits, after which the state government ordered all public and private schools in the state to close down.
According to the statements, the decision forms part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring a stable and uninterrupted academic calendar, following the successful completion of the first term of the session.
“All school administrators, education secretaries, principals, head teachers, teachers, parents and students are hereby requested to take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance,” the statement partly read.
The government stressed that adequate preparations must be made ahead of resumption to guarantee a smooth take-off of academic activities across schools in both urban and rural areas of the state.
School heads have been instructed to put all necessary measures in place, including readiness of staff and facilities, while parents and guardians were advised to ensure that their children and wards resume school promptly.
“The cooperation of parents and guardians is critical to achieving the objectives of this directive, as punctual resumption will enhance effective teaching and learning,” the statement added.
