By Abubakar Baba Ahmad.
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the re-opening of all Basic/Senior Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions in the state with effect from Sunday 4th January, 2026.
A statement by the Information and Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Education Jalaludeen Usman on behalf of the Commissioner of Education Dr Lawal Mohammed says the decision followed extensive discussions with key stakeholders including School Principals, Managers of the Education sector and owners of Private Schools among others.
The statement says approval has been granted for the immediate re-opening of the three Federal Government Unity Colleges as directed by the Federal Ministry of Education.
According to the statement, the closure was done based on advise received from security agencies relying on available information and following a spate of untoward incidences in schools across the country, while the decision to reopen the schools is based on the improvement of the situation.
It states that Examinations earlier scheduled to hold before the closure will now be conducted within the first week of resumption while other academic activities will follow thereon.
The statement advises parents and guardians to ensure their children return to schools without delay as additional security measures are being put in place to ensure the safety of students, teaching and non-teaching staff in the various schools and higher institutions across the state.
