The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has dismissed reports claiming that all government schools in the FCT were instructed to close by November 28, 2025, describing the information as false and misleading.
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Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, confirmed that no directive for early closure was issued at any level of the administration.
Following the circulation of the rumour, the Minister ordered the immediate suspension of the Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo. In addition, the Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan, has been directed to discipline the Director of School Services, Mrs. Aishatu Sani Alhassan, in line with civil service rules.
The FCTA urged parents, students, and school authorities to disregard the fake report, affirming that the approved academic calendar remains intact. The administration also assured residents of strengthened security measures, including the resumption of Operation Sweep and other safety initiatives across the territory.
Signed:
Lere Olayinka
Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and Social Media
November 25, 2025
