By Ado Ibrahim
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that all Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, assuring parents, guardians, students and other stakeholders that adequate measures have been put in place for a safe and orderly return to school.
The Federal Ministry of Education gave the assurance in a press release dated September 11, 2026, signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the safety and wellbeing of students and staff remained a major priority of the Federal Government as schools prepare to commence the new academic session.
According to him, relevant security agencies have been duly informed of the resumption arrangements and are maintaining heightened vigilance around Federal Unity Colleges and their immediate environments.
Dr. Alausa explained that the coordinated security efforts were aimed at protecting students, staff and members of school communities while ensuring that academic activities resume without disruption.
The minister urged parents and guardians to remain calm and rely on official information as they make preparations for their children and wards to return to their respective Federal Unity Colleges on Monday.
He also directed school authorities to maintain close coordination with security agencies and other relevant authorities to facilitate a smooth, peaceful and secure resumption.
Dr. Alausa further called on students, parents, teachers, school administrators and other stakeholders to work collectively towards maintaining a supportive and secure learning environment.
He stressed that ensuring the safety and wellbeing of learners was a shared responsibility requiring the cooperation of all stakeholders.
The Ministry of Education said it would continue to monitor developments and take necessary measures, in collaboration with relevant authorities, to guarantee the safe and smooth continuation of academic activities in all Federal Unity Colleges nationwide.
The ministry added that the Federal Government remained committed to strengthening Nigeria’s education system and ensuring that Nigerian children have access to quality education in a safe and conducive environment.
It said the commitment was consistent with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which places emphasis on education and human capital development as key drivers of sustainable national growth.
The Federal Ministry of Education therefore reiterated its assurance to students, parents, guardians, teachers and the general public that all necessary arrangements are in place for a safe, peaceful and successful resumption of academic activities in Federal Unity Colleges on September 14.
