The Bauchi State Government has suspended all academic activities across the state in a decisive response to growing security threats targeting schools in northern Nigeria.
The shutdown, announced on Sunday, November 23, covers every level of learning, including public and private primary schools, secondary schools, and tertiary institutions, as well as Federal Government colleges operating within Bauchi.
The directive was issued through a statement by Jalaludeen Usman, the Information and Public Relations Officer of the state Ministry of Education.
He explained that the decision followed a series of high-level consultations and was prompted by what authorities described as severe and escalating risks to school communities.
Usman said the government recognised the disruptions that would follow, but insisted that safety remained the administration’s top priority.
READ ALSO: Kebbi Shuts All Secondary Schools as Security Fears Deepen
According to him, the state acted “in response to overwhelming security concerns” and is committed to ensuring that every child learns in an environment free from fear.
He urged parents and school operators to remain calm, noting that the government is already working with security agencies to stabilise the situation. He assured that schools would reopen once officials confirm it is safe to do so.
The ministry also encouraged residents to take an active role in safeguarding their communities by reporting suspicious activities to the authorities. Usman stressed that timely information could prevent further incidents.
Bauchi’s decision comes amid heightened anxiety across the region after recent mass abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger states.
The Federal Government similarly ordered 41 unity schools across various states to temporarily shut their doors due to the rising wave of attacks targeting educational institutions.