The Yobe state government has reopened Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara, Gulani Local Government Area, twelve years after the school was forced to close amid violent insurgency
The reopening marks a significant step toward normalcy in a region long affected by Boko Haram conflict.
Since 2012, students from the Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara, along with two other schools in Goniri and Babbangida, have been attending classes at a temporary location in Government Secondary School, Damaturu.
The original school in Bara had remained closed due to security concerns stemming from insurgent activity in the area.
Sulaiman Tamali, recently appointed as the school’s principal, met with Gulani Local Government Council Chairman Dayyabu Njibulwa on Friday.
Tamali expressed hope for collaboration, stating, “Together, we will raise the standard of teaching and learning at the school,” signaling optimism about the institution’s future.
Njibulwa emphasized that the reopening demonstrates the improved security situation in Gulani and across Yobe state.
He pledged support for Tamali, commending the Yobe state government and security agencies for their role in fostering the peace that made the reopening possible.
The northeastern region of Nigeria, including Yobe, has endured over a decade of insurgency-related violence, primarily attributed to Boko Haram.
The extremist group’s activities, which include abductions, bombings, and displacement of civilians, have led to significant humanitarian challenges, affecting around 15 million people, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
Yobe remains one of the most impacted states, with its population, particularly women and youth, bearing the brunt of the violence.
Educational institutions across the region have also suffered, with many forced to shut down due to security threats.
As efforts to restore peace progress, the reopening of schools like Government Senior Day Secondary School in Bara offers a symbol of resilience and hope for the local community.