The Kebbi State Government has 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.
Gatekeepers News reports that the directive takes effect from Monday, January 5, 2026.
The announcement 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 statements called on school administrators, teachers, parents, students and education secretaries to take note of the resumption date and ensure strict compliance.
School heads were directed to make adequate preparations to ensure a smooth resumption of academic activities, while parents and guardians were advised to ensure that their children and wards return 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 devoted to the conduct of first-term examinations.
According to the circular, normal academic activities and classroom teaching will commence on Monday, January 12, 2026.
“All schools are expected to adhere strictly to the resumption timetable and examination schedule as approved by the state government,” the statement added.
Background: Maga School Attack
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 rising insecurity and school abductions in the country.
While condemning the incident, Governor Nasir Idris had directed the military to identify those responsible for the withdrawal of troops from the school prior to 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.
