Niger govt approves reopening of schools amid insecurity
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All schools that were shut down in Niger State following the abduction of pupils, students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara local government area will be reopened on 12th January, 2026.
The Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Hadiza Asebe Mohammed disclosed this in a statement.
She explained that the state governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has approved the reopening of both private and public schools across the State.
The statement expressed delight that all the abductees were rescued by security agencies after weeks in captivity.
The Commissioner said that the decision to reopen the schools follows a careful security assessments and extensive consultation with relevant security agencies, stressing that it’s In line with the governor’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives.
Mohammed said, “Schools located in areas considered to be unsafe and insecure would not be reopened for now.”
In the interim, the commissioner explained that all the schools were being assessed by relevant security agencies to ensure their safety for reopening before the slated date.
