The ministry said the decision to reopen the affected colleges nationwide “reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring the continuity of education.”
Students of the 47 federal unity colleges earlier shut across Nigeria are set to return to their schools following a fresh directive by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education.
The ministry said the decision to reopen the affected colleges nationwide “reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding students and ensuring the continuity of education.”
The unity schools were shut earlier in November after rising security concerns around educational institutions across the country.
The closure followed the abduction of over 300 pupils students from St Mary Catholic School in Niger state State, which heightened fears over the safety of students and staff in boarding schools.
In response to the incident, the Nigerian government announced the temporary closure of all unity schools as a precautionary measure to protect lives while security agencies reviewed the situation.
Authorities at the time explained that the move was aimed at strengthening security around school environments amid growing threats.
The latest announcement comes after a review of the security situation, with the Nigerian government indicating that conditions have improved sufficiently for students to return to their schools.