The Federal Government has assured parents, guardians and students that all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as scheduled.
In a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry said necessary arrangements had been put in place to ensure a safe, smooth and seamless commencement of the new academic session.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the assurance, noting that the safety and wellbeing of students and staff remained central to the Federal Government’s commitment to providing a secure and conducive environment for teaching and learning.
Dr. Alausa said relevant security agencies had been duly informed of the resumption arrangements and were maintaining heightened vigilance around the Federal Unity Colleges and their immediate environments.
According to him, the coordinated security efforts are aimed at safeguarding students, staff and school communities as academic activities resume across the country.
The Minister urged parents and guardians to remain calm, rely on official information and proceed with their preparations, ensuring that their children and wards return to their respective Federal Unity Colleges on Monday as scheduled.
He also directed school authorities to maintain close coordination with relevant security agencies and other appropriate authorities to facilitate an orderly and secure resumption.
Dr. Alausa called on students, parents, teachers, school administrators and other stakeholders to work together to maintain a peaceful, supportive and secure school environment, stressing that the safety and wellbeing of learners remained a shared responsibility.
The Federal Ministry of Education said it would continue to monitor developments and take all necessary measures, in collaboration with the appropriate authorities, to ensure the smooth and safe resumption of academic activities in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s education system and ensuring that Nigerian children have access to quality education in a safe and conducive learning environment, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
