The Adamawa State Government has ordered the immediate relocation of several National Examinations Council (NECO) examination centres to safer locations following heightened security concerns in parts of the state.
The directive, issued through the education-drive/">Ministry of Education and Human Development, comes after the reported abduction of students and teachers in neighbouring Borno State on June 29, 2026. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of candidates, teachers, invigilators, supervisors, and NECO officials participating in the ongoing Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Umar, the government described the relocation as a proactive measure aimed at safeguarding lives while ensuring that the examination continues without disruption.
According to the statement, the temporary relocation will remain in effect until the security situation in the affected areas improves.
“The decision was taken in the best interest of the state and to guarantee the safety of our children, teachers, and examination personnel,” the Permanent Secretary stated.
The affected schools include Government Day Secondary School, Kwabapale, Kuburshosho, Kirchinga, Wagga, Shuwa, Guyaku, Dzangola, Garaha, Mukuvinyi, Gawkilba, Government Secondary School Hausari in Michika, and Government Secondary School Maki.
Students from these schools have been directed to sit for their examinations at designated alternative centres, including Government Day Secondary Schools in Michika, Watu, Madagali, Gombi, Hildi, Gashala, and Government Secondary School Kwabaktina.
The Ministry called on school administrators, parents, community leaders, NECO officials, and other stakeholders to cooperate fully with the relocation exercise and ensure strict compliance with the new arrangements.
It also reaffirmed the Adamawa State Government’s commitment to protecting students and education personnel while ensuring that academic activities continue in a safe and secure environment despite ongoing security challenges.
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