ASCOEA Temporary Closure Notice For Students

The management of ASCOEA (Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare) has announced that the college will close for a short period. This step follows a clear order from the Bauchi State Government. The action covers all schools in the state and is linked to current security worries that affect learners, teachers, and families.

Students, staff, and parents need simple, clear facts about what this means for daily life at the college and who should still report for duty.

Key points at a glance

• ASCOEA is closed until the government gives new instructions.
• The order comes from the Bauchi State Government and covers all levels of schools.
• Only some staff on special duties should still report to work.
• Students and staff are asked to stay alert and share any strange activity with security officers.

Why the college is closed

An official circular from the Registrar, Abdullahi Babbaji (DPA, BA. Ed, PGD), explains that the Bauchi State Government has ordered all schools in the state to shut their gates for now.

This order covers:

• Primary schools
• Secondary schools
• Colleges and other higher learning centres
• Federal schools
• Private schools

The reason given is the present security situation in the state. The college must follow the order and wait for the next step from the government. Until new directions come, normal teaching and learning will not hold on campus.

How the ASCOEA directive affects students and staff

The Provost has made it clear that the college will fully follow the government order. This means:

• Students should not come to campus for classes or other group activities.
• Most staff members do not need to report to their offices while the closure is in place.

This pause in normal work is meant to keep people safe. It also helps the state to watch and manage the security situation more closely.

Staff who should still report at ASCOEA

Not every worker is staying away from duty. Some staff are marked as “essential services” and are told to keep working so that key services at the college stay active. These include:

• Security personnel who protect the campus
• Gardeners who care for the grounds
• Borehole operators who keep water flowing
• Animal herders who look after college animals
• Clinic staff who handle health needs on site

These staff members are asked to keep coming to their duty posts as usual, since their work supports safety, basic care, and the running of core services while most people are away.

When will ASCOEA reopen?

Right now, there is no fixed date for resumption. The circular states that the Bauchi State Government will give the next instruction. Once the government sets a date or new step, the management of the college will share this news with students and staff through official channels.

Students and staff are encouraged to stay close to trusted news from the college, such as:

• Official notices from the Registrar
• Approved messages from the Provost’s office
• Clear updates shared through recognised college platforms

Until then, ASCOEA will wait for fresh guidance from the state, keep essential services running, and support safety for everyone linked to the college.