FCTA Directs Abuja Private Schools’ Closure Due To Security Threat
The Federal Capital Territory has directed the closure of all private schools in Abuja.
The directive followed threats of attacks in the capital city.
It was earlier reported that security agencies received security report that the Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram planned to attack Lagos, Kaduna, Kogi, Katsina and Zamfara states as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
Earlier, the Federal Ministry of Education had ordered the immediate closure of one of its Unity Colleges, the Federal Government College, Kwali, located in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
The decision was taken after a reported terrorist attack on the neighbouring Sheda community in the Council Area, close to the college.
A statement signed by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in Nigeria.
The message from the FCTA reads, “Dear school educators, instruction reaching me now from the Ag. Director DQA is that the FCT Education secretariat has directed that schools are to make sure all examinations going on should be ended by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, and all students including those in boarding should be allowed to go home for the holiday.
“Those writing external examinations and schools that have planned their end of the year speech and prize giving day beyond Wednesday, 27th could go ahead as planned but must put adequate security in place to safeguard both students and staff of their schools, you are addressed strictly to the above instructions”.
Confirming the authenticity of the statement, the publicity secretary, NAPPS, AMAC, Peter Edoh said, “Yes. It is very true”.
There have also been reports of attacks in the capital city following the release of senior commanders of the Boko Haram during the invasion of the Kuje prison.
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