The state government called on school administrators, teachers, parents, students and education secretaries to take note of the resumption date and ensure strict compliance.
The Kebbi State government has ordered the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state which were shut down following terrorist attacks and persistent insecurity in the state.
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 state government called on school administrators, teachers, parents, students and education secretaries to take note of the resumption date and ensure strict compliance.
School heads were also instructed to make adequate preparations to guarantee a smooth return to academic activities.
Parents and guardians were also advised to ensure that their children and wards returned 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 classes are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The statement added that all schools must adhere strictly to the resumption timetable and examination schedule as approved by the state government.
Schools in Kebbi State were earlier shut 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 fears over rising insecurity and abductions in the country.
Governor Nasir Idris, while condemning the attack, had asked the military to identify who ordered the withdrawal of troops from the school prior to the incident.
On November 25, the governor confirmed the release of the abducted schoolgirls, insisting 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.