The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing escalating security concerns in the area.
The directive, contained in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026, was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology.
“You are hereby instructed to take immediate steps to direct the Management of the College to temporarily close the institution forthwith,” the memo, signed by Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, stated.
Modibbo-Kawu explained that the action aligns with the instructions of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and is part of broader measures to safeguard all schools in the affected local government area.
The memo cited the growing insecurity around the institution, emphasizing that the closure is intended to protect staff, students, and the surrounding community.
“The measure is taken in the best interest of the safety and security of staff, students, and the surrounding community,” the memo read. It added that the closure will remain in effect pending a comprehensive security review and further directives from the state government.
The college authorities have been directed to submit a compliance report to the ministry without delay.
The development comes amid heightened security challenges across parts of Kwara South and North, where incidents of banditry, kidnappings, and other criminal activities have surged in recent months.
This closure follows similar precautionary actions by the state government, including the relocation of the NYSC Orientation Camp from Yikpata to Ilorin and the temporary shutdown of other schools in volatile areas.
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