FCTA DENIES ORDER TO SHUT SCHOOLS BY NOVEMBER 28, SUSPENDS EDUCATION SECRETARY
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has refuted reports claiming that all government schools in Abuja were directed to shut down by November 28, 2025, describing the information as false and misleading.
Earlier, it was reported that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ordered the closure of senior secondary schools due to security concerns, citing a memo signed by Aishatu Alhassan, Director of School Services at the FCT Secondary Education Board.
The memo titled “Urgent Need for Early Closure of Schools Due To Security Concerns” allegedly instructed school heads to end academic activities and dismiss students.
However, in a statement issued on Tuesday, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, said no such directive was issued by the administration.
He insisted that the academic calendar remains unchanged and urged parents, students, and school officials to disregard the rumour.
“No such decision was taken at any level of the administration. The report on early closure of schools is false and misleading,” the statement read.
In response to the controversy, Minister Wike has ordered the immediate suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo.
Additionally, Acting Head of Service Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan has been directed to initiate disciplinary action against Alhassan in line with civil service regulations.
The administration assured residents of continued security in and around schools and announced the resumption of Operation Sweep alongside other safety measures across the territory.
The FCTA advised the public to rely solely on official communication channels for verified information and to refrain from circulating unconfirmed reports.
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