Kebbi shuts tertiary institutions over rising insecurity

The Kebbi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all state-owned tertiary institutions, except the College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery, Birnin Kebbi, citing heightened insecurity across the state.

The directive was issued on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Tunga, in Birnin Kebbi.

Tunga said the decision became necessary following “cases of insecurity” that have affected several parts of the state in recent weeks.

“The affected tertiary institutions are the State Polytechnic, Dakingari; Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero; College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega; and the College of Education, Argungu,” he stated.

He clarified that the College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery, Birnin Kebbi, is the only institution not affected by the directive.

The commissioner urged the management of all affected institutions to comply fully with the government’s order.

He appealed for calm among students and staff, assuring them that further updates would be provided in due course.

“They should remain calm as the new resumption date will be communicated to them at the appropriate time,” he added.

The statement was signed by Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor.(Punch)