The Adamawa State Government has ordered the immediate relocation of several National Examinations Council (NECO) examination centres from vulnerable schools to safer locations due to escalating security threats in parts of the state.
The directive, issued through the Ministry of Education and Human Development, follows recent security developments in neighbouring Borno State, where students and teachers were reportedly abducted on June 29, 2026.
The incident has heightened fears over the safety of candidates, invigilators, and examination officials across the region.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Umar, the government described the move as a proactive measure aimed at safeguarding lives while ensuring the uninterrupted conduct of the ongoing Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).
According to the statement, the relocation will remain in effect until the security situation improves significantly.
“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.
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.
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Students from these schools have been directed to sit for their examinations at designated alternative centres such as Government Day Secondary Schools in Michika, Watu, Madagali, Gombi, Hildi, Gashala, and Government Secondary School Kwabaktina.
The Ministry has called on school administrators, community leaders, parents, and NECO officials to cooperate fully with the directive and ensure strict compliance.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting students and maintaining academic continuity despite ongoing security challenges.
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