The Kebbi State Government has ordered the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state.
It could be recalled that the government had earlier directed the closure of schools in the state, following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls and the killing of the Vice Principal of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, by bandits in November 2025.
In a circular, the state government said the directive for the reopening of the schools second term of the 2025/2026 academic session takes effect on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Public Relations officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics), Kebbi State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa, revealed this in a statement.
It called on all school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to take note and ensure strict compliance.
The statement also instructed school heads to make adequate preparations to guarantee the smooth resumption of academic activities, urging parents and guardians to ensure the prompt resumption of their children and wards.
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 dedicated to conducting first-term examinations, while normal academic activities and classes are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026.
It also said that all schools must adhere strictly to the resumption timetable and examination schedule as approved by the state government.