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The Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has firmly rejected claims made in a Hausa-language voice note alleging that students in FCT schools are being pressured into embracing a particular religion.
In a statement released yesterday by Kabiru Musa, head of the Information and Public Relations Unit of the Education Secretariat, the FCTA described the claims as completely false and without any factual basis.
The controversial voice note had accused certain schools of forcibly indoctrinating students against their will. However, the FCTA clarified that the schools mentioned in the voice note — Government Secondary School (GSS) Mararaba, GSS Bakin Ado, Government Junior Secondary School (GJSS) Kurunduma, and Aunty Alice School — are not located within the official boundaries of the Federal Capital Territory.
Investigations confirmed that these institutions are actually situated in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, approximately 20 to 25 kilometers away from the Abuja city center.
The statement reaffirmed that all schools officially under the FCT jurisdiction are strictly secular, providing an inclusive environment where students of diverse religious backgrounds, including Christians and Muslims, coexist harmoniously.
The FCTA emphasized its commitment to protecting the rights of every child to receive an education free from religious coercion or discrimination.
“All teachers and school administrators within the FCT strictly adhere to professional ethics aimed at nurturing students into disciplined, responsible citizens,” the statement added.
The FCTA highlighted ongoing initiatives led by Minister Nyesom Wike to improve the education sector through substantial renovations and the introduction of modern infrastructure.
The Mandate Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo, along with his team, has instituted a rigorous monitoring system to ensure that schools under the FCT maintain high standards of academic excellence, discipline, and inclusivity.
The administration also issued a stern warning against the spread of divisive and harmful narratives designed to undermine the education system and foment religious tension. It declared its intention to pursue legal action against anyone found responsible for circulating such false information.
The FCTA appealed to the public and media to disregard the misleading voice note and instead rely on verified official sources for accurate information regarding education in the Federal Capital Territory.