- Jane Salihu 1q1
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media alleging that the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Monguno, in Borno State, came under attack, assuring parents and guardians that the school remains safe and fully operational.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry described the report as misleading, irresponsible and capable of causing unnecessary panic among parents, guardians and the general public.
The Ministry stated unequivocally that no attack occurred at the college, stressing that all students, staff and boarding facilities remain safe, while academic and other school activities are continuing without disruption.
According to the statement, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed that the safety, security and welfare of students in all Federal Government Colleges remain a top priority of the Federal Government.
The Minister noted that Federal Government Girls’ College, Monguno, operates under robust security arrangements designed to ensure the continuous protection of students, staff and school infrastructure.
He further clarified that none of the students of FGGC, Monguno, was involved in the incident being falsely linked to the school. Rather, he explained that the individuals affected were remedial students outside the college, while the Borno State Government is already taking steps to ensure their safety and welfare.
The Ministry urged media organisations, bloggers, social media users and other online platforms to verify information through credible and official sources before publishing or sharing such reports.
It warned that the deliberate dissemination of unverified information misleads the public, creates needless fear, erodes public confidence and distracts from ongoing efforts to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for students across the country.
The Ministry also appealed to parents and guardians to remain calm and continue supporting their children with confidence, insisting that there is no security threat at Federal Government Girls’ College, Monguno.
It reaffirmed its commitment to working with security agencies, state governments and school authorities to sustain the safety of all Federal Government Colleges nationwide, while pledging to continue providing timely and accurate information through its official communication channels.
