Plateau state government shuts down schools over increasing insecurity

Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Owing to the rising insecurity in some parts of the state and across the country, the management of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has ordered the immediate closure of all junior and senior schools in the state.

In a statement released today November 21, PSUBEB described the decision as a preventive measure to protect students from any unforeseen “security threats”.

The board said the closure is temporary but necessary, calling on all local government education authorities, administrators, and community leaders to comply.

The statement reads 

“The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has directed the immediate closure of schools across the state.

Government Junior Model Secondary Schools (GJMSSs) will close effective Saturday, 22 November 2025. Primary and Day Schools will close effective Monday, 24 November 2025.

This decision is underscoring the urgent need for preventive action. The Board assures parents, guardians, and stakeholders that this closure is a temporary but necessary step to forestall potential threats and to reassure communities that the government is prioritizing the wellbeing of our learners.

The Board calls on all Local Government Education Authorities, school administrators, and community leaders to cooperate fully with this directive and remain vigilant''

This decision comes days after 25 students were abducted from a government girls school in Kebbi and an unspecified number of students abducted in Niger state today November 21.