BREAKING: PSUBEB Orders Immediate Closure of Basic Schools in Plateau State!

BREAKING: PSUBEB Orders Immediate Closure of Basic Schools in Plateau State!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has directed the immediate closure of all basic schools in Plateau State as a precautionary measure amid rising security threats in neighbouring states. The directive covers both public and private institutions. [1]

“This is a temporary but necessary step to protect our learners,” the board stated in a press release, emphasising the urgent need for preventive action. [1]

Key Details:

• Public Junior Model Secondary Schools (GJMSSs) are to close from Saturday, 22 November 2025, while primary and day schools must shut from Monday, 24 November 2025. [1]
• The decision follows a surge in mass kidnappings of students in neighbouring states, including the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a separate school attack in Niger State. [1]
• PSUBEB appealed to Local Government Education Authorities, school heads, and community leaders to cooperate fully and remain vigilant during the closure. [1]

Why It Matters:

The closure underscores the broad and serious impact of insecurity on education systems, not just in conflict‑hot zones but neighbouring areas as well.

• Parents and communities face disruption to children’s learning and exam preparations, potentially widening education gaps.
• The move raises questions about the adequacy of protection for schools and whether similar decisions will be made in other states.

What to Watch:

• Announcement of a reopening plan — including security protocols, infrastructure checks, and catch‑up strategies.
• Cost and logistics of the shutdown — how long it will last, compensation for teachers, and alternative learning arrangements.
• Possible wider impact: whether other states adopt similar pre‑emptive closures and how this affects national education policy and student welfare. Citations:

1. The Source NG: thesourceng.com/insecurity-plateau-closes-public-schools/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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