Bauchi Nursing College Compensates Closure over Security Concerns with Online Classes

In response to rising insecurity across Bauchi State, the Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences (ADCNS) has begun conducting online classes, ensuring continuity of education for its students despite the government’s closure of schools across the state

On November 24, 2025, the Bauchi State Government ordered the immediate shutdown of all public, private, and federal schools in the state, citing increasing threats to students, teachers, and school communities. The directive, issued by the Ministry of Education, followed consultations with security agencies and aimed to safeguard lives amid a surge in kidnappings, banditry, and other violent incidents affecting schools. While the closure has left thousands of students across the state unable to attend physical classes, the ADCNS has swiftly transitioned to an online learning model. College authorities said the move is intended to prevent disruption in the academic calendar for nursing students, emphasizing that students’ education remains a priority even in the face of insecurity. Established in 2010, the Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Sciences has now become one of the first tertiary institutions in Bauchi to adopt remote learning as a direct response to security challenges. Experts say this approach could serve as a model for other institutions in northern Nigeria, where insecurity has increasingly disrupted education. Government officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, noting that the state’s primary concern is the safety of students. Meanwhile, parents and students have expressed mixed reactions, balancing relief that learning continues for some with concern for those who have no access to online platforms. The shift by ADCNS highlights the growing role of technology in mitigating the impact of insecurity on education, and may influence future strategies for schools in conflict-affected regions of Nigeria.