{
  "id": 6758851,
  "title": "‘Safety of students, staff remains central’ — FG confirms unity colleges resume Monday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/safety-of-students-staff-remains-central-fg-confirms-unity-colleges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:51:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/safety-of-students-staff-remains-central-fg-confirms-unity-colleges-resume-monday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has announced that all federal unity colleges across Nigeria will reopen their doors for the start of the new academic term on Monday, September 14, 2026. This decision was announced by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release dated Friday, September 11, 2026, as confirmed by Director of Press and Public Relations Folasade Boriowo. Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa assured the public that comprehensive plans had been put in place to ensure a secure and smooth return for students and faculty alike.\n\nIn his statement, Minister Alausa highlighted that relevant security agencies have been alerted to the resumption plans and will be on high alert to protect the institutions and their surroundings. He emphasized that the well-being of students and staff remains the foremost priority, stating, \"The safety and wellbeing of students and staff remain central to the Federal Government’s commitment to providing a secure and conducive environment for teaching and learning.\"\n\nMinister Alausa appealed to parents and guardians to maintain calmness, adhere to official communications, and prepare their children for the return to their respective colleges on Monday. He directed school administrators to collaborate closely with security forces and other pertinent bodies to ensure a seamless reopening. Alausa further urged everyone involved to contribute to maintaining a peaceful and secure atmosphere within the colleges.\n\nThe Ministry of Education pledged to keep a close watch on the situation and to cooperate with other relevant authorities to ensure the resumption proceeds as scheduled. \"Safety of students, staff remains central\" — this was the central message in the government's reassurance as the new academic year approaches.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has confirmed that all federal unity colleges nationwide will resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026. The Federal Ministry of Education made this known in a statement issued on Friday, September 11, by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said arrangements had been […] ‘Safety of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}