The Adamawa state government has ordered the immediate relocation of National Examinations Council (NECO) examination centres in several vulnerable schools to safer locations following growing security concerns in parts of the state.

The directive, issued through the Ministry of Education and Human Development, comes in the wake of the reported abduction of students and teachers in neighbouring Borno state on June 29, 2026, a development that has heightened concerns over the safety of candidates, teachers, invigilators, supervisors and NECO officials.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Umar, the government described the relocation as a precautionary measure designed to protect lives while ensuring the smooth conduct of the ongoing Senior Secondary Certificate Examination.
According to the statement, the relocation will remain in force until the security situation 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 said.

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.

Candidates from the affected schools have been directed to write 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 appealed to school administrators, community leaders, parents and NECO officials to cooperate fully with the directive and ensure strict compliance with the relocation arrangements.

It reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to protecting students and sustaining academic activities in a secure environment despite prevailing security challenges.