The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed reports claiming that all government schools in the FCT were ordered to close by November 28, 2025, describing the information as completely false.
The Telegraph had earlier reported that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike directed the early closure of senior secondary schools over security concerns, citing a memo from the Director of School Services, Aishatu Alhassan, titled “Urgent Need for Early Closure of Schools Due To Security Concerns.” The memo allegedly instructed principals to end all academic activities and ensure students were dismissed in an orderly manner.
However, in a statement on Tuesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, clarified that no such directive was issued. He emphasized that the academic calendar remains unchanged and urged parents, students, and school authorities to ignore the false reports.
“The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has debunked the report that all government schools in the FCT were mandated to close by November 28, 2025, stating that no such decision was taken at any level of the administration,” the statement read. “The report on early closure of schools is false and misleading. Parents, students, and school authorities are urged to dismiss this rumour, as the approved academic calendar remains unchanged.”
Olayinka also announced that Minister Wike has ordered the immediate suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, over the controversy. Similarly, the Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Nathan, has been directed to take disciplinary action against Alhassan in accordance with civil service rules.
The FCTA reassured residents of continued security around schools and confirmed the resumption of Operation Sweep and other safety measures across the territory. The administration urged the public to rely only on official communication channels for verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports.
