The Kebbi State Government has approved the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to official statements issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Isah Ibrahim, and the Deputy Director (Academics) of the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education, Aliyu Bagarawa, schools are to resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The government called on school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to take note of the directive and ensure full compliance. School heads were instructed to put necessary measures in place to ensure a smooth resumption of academic activities.
Parents and guardians were also advised to ensure that their children and wards return to school promptly.
In a related circular, the state government informed zonal education officers, principals, head teachers, and proprietors of private schools that the first week of resumption would be dedicated to the conduct of first-term examinations. Regular academic activities and classroom teaching are scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026.
The government stressed that all schools must strictly adhere to the approved resumption timetable and examination schedule.
