The Kebbi State Government has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state are to resume for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, the 5th of January, 2026.
The announcement was made through separate official statements jointly endorsed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) at the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.
The resumption directive follows an earlier decision by the state government to shut down schools after the abduction of 25 students from Government Day Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area, an incident attributed to suspected bandits.
The statements explained that reopening schools aligns with the government’s resolve to sustain a consistent and uninterrupted academic calendar, especially after the successful completion of the first term.
“All school administrators, education secretaries, principals, head teachers, teachers, parents and students are hereby requested to take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance,” the statement read.
Authorities emphasised the importance of thorough preparations ahead of resumption to guarantee a seamless start to academic activities in both urban and rural parts of the state.
School heads were instructed to ensure that teachers and facilities are fully prepared, while parents and guardians were urged to ensure that their children and wards return to school promptly to support effective teaching and learning.
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Meanwhile, a related circular informed Zonal Education Officers, principals, head teachers, and private school proprietors that the first week of the second term would be used to conduct outstanding first-term examinations.
According to the notice, full academic instruction will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026, after the completion of the examinations.
The state government cautioned that compliance with the approved resumption and examination timetable would be strictly enforced, adding that monitoring teams would be deployed to schools across the state.
Education stakeholders have described the decision as timely, noting that it is crucial for maintaining academic discipline and enhancing learning outcomes in Kebbi State.