Mandate Secretary of the Education Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, Danlami Hayyo, has announced that between 60 and 70 per cent of public secondary school renovation projects in the FCT are expected to be completed by early 2026.
Hayyo made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja while speaking to journalists shortly after resuming office following a three-week suspension. He expressed gratitude to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for reinstating him and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the administration’s education objectives.
The mandate secretary revealed that over 100 public secondary schools have already been fully renovated under the ongoing rehabilitation and upgrade programme, while renovation works in several other schools are either ongoing or nearing completion. “By the first quarter of 2026, about 60 to 70 per cent of the school renovation projects will be completed and ready for inauguration by the minister. This is a laudable achievement because there has never been a regime in the FCT where schools have witnessed such massive transformation. I do not think any other state can compete with the FCT in terms of school infrastructural and physical facilities,” he said.
Hayyo also explained that his suspension was linked to an unauthorised circular issued by a director, directing early school closure over alleged security concerns. He clarified that no director has the authority to issue such directives without approval from either the mandate secretary or the FCT Minister. He thanked Minister Wike for understanding the situation and reinstating him, emphasizing the need for capacity building among senior officers in the education secretariat.
“As I resume duty, one of my first priorities is refresher training. Newly appointed directors, as well as existing ones, must undergo structured training to understand their mandates, how to carry out their duties, and when to consult their superior officers,” Hayyo stated.
According to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria, Hayyo was suspended on November 25 following the circulation of the directive for early school closure and was reinstated on December 17 by Minister Nyesom Wike.
