Umar Bago, governor of Niger state, has directed the immediate reopening of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai.
On June 25, Bago directed the immediate closure of the university due to security concerns.
The governor had said the decision was as a result of the security breaches within the campus community.
Before the closure, students of the university staged a protest over the killing of one of them during an armed robbery incident on the campus.
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In a statement on Friday, Lawal Tanko, information officer at the office of the secretary to the state government, said Bago directed that academic activities should resume on August 4.
Tanko said the governor urged all returning students and staff to adhere strictly to the security protocols and cooperate with the university authorities.
“Governor Bago, while approving the reopening, emphasised that the safety and welfare of students and staff remain a top priority for his administration,” the statement reads.
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“He reiterated his commitment to education as a cornerstone of development, assuring the University community of the government’s continued support.
“Consequently, he has directed that academic activities resume on Monday, 4th August, 2025.”
