The Kebbi State Government has ordered the reopening of all primary and secondary schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session.

In statements issued by Isah Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Aliyu Bagarawa, Deputy Director (Academics) at the Kebbi State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, schools are set to resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The government urged school administrators, teachers, parents, students, and education secretaries to comply fully with the directive and ensure that preparations are in place for a smooth return to learning.

Parents and guardians were reminded to make sure their children and wards return to school on time.

A separate circular informed zonal education officers, school principals, head teachers, and proprietors of private schools that the first week of resumption would be used to conduct first-term examinations, with regular classes and academic activities scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Authorities emphasized that all schools must strictly follow the resumption timetable and examination schedule set by the state government.