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Posted By Admin On January 3rd, 2026

The Kebbi State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state to reopen for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The directive was contained in separate statements jointly signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa.

Recall that the state government had earlier ordered the closure of schools following the abduction of 25 students of Government Day Secondary School, Maga, in Zuru Local Government Area by suspected bandits.

According to the statements, the decision to reopen schools is part of the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable and uninterrupted academic calendar 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.

The government stressed the need for adequate preparations ahead of resumption to ensure a smooth take-off of academic activities in both urban and rural areas of the state.

School heads were directed to ensure the readiness of staff and facilities, while parents and guardians were advised to ensure the prompt resumption of their children and wards to enhance effective teaching and learning.

In a related circular, Zonal Education Officers, principals, head teachers and proprietors of private schools were informed that the first week of the second term would be dedicated to the conduct of outstanding first-term examinations.

Normal classroom teaching is expected to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026, after the conclusion of the examinations.

The state government warned that strict adherence to the approved resumption timetable and examination schedule would be enforced, noting that monitoring teams would be deployed to ensure compliance.

Some education stakeholders have welcomed the directive, describing it as timely and essential for sustaining academic discipline and improving learning outcomes in the state.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/02/kebbi-govt-orders-schools-to-resume-second-term-monday/