By AbdulAziz Abubakar Damare

The Adamawa State Government, through the Ministry of Education and Human Development, has announced the immediate relocation of NECO examination centres in some vulnerable schools to safer locations following heightened security concerns.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Umar, the government said the decision became necessary following the recent abduction of students and teachers in neighbouring Borno State on June 29, 2026, which has raised fears over the safety of students, teachers, invigilators, supervisors and NECO officials.

The Permanent Secretary explained that the relocation is a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding the lives of candidates and examination personnel while ensuring the smooth conduct of the ongoing NECO examinations.

She stressed that the decision was taken in the best interest of the state and the safety of its children and teachers, adding that the relocation would remain in effect until the security situation improves.

The affected schools and their new examination centres are:

Government Day Secondary School Kwabapale – Government Day Secondary School Michika.

Government Day Secondary School Kuburshosho – Government Day Secondary School Watu.

Government Day Secondary School Kirchinga – Government Day Secondary School Shuwa.

Government Day Secondary School Wagga – Government Day Secondary School Madagali.

Government Secondary School Hausari, Michika – Government Day Secondary School Watu.

Government Day Secondary School Shuwa – Government Day Secondary School Madagali.

Government Day Secondary School Guyaku – Government Day Secondary School Gombi.

Government Day Secondary School Dzangola – Government Day Secondary School Gombi.

Government Day Secondary School Garaha – Government Secondary School Kwabaktina.

Government Day Secondary School Mukuvinyi – Government Day Secondary School Hildi.

Government Day Secondary School Gawkilba – Government Day Secondary School Gashala.

Government Secondary School Maki – Government Day Secondary School Gashala, Hong Local Government Area.

The ministry appealed to the management of all affected schools, members of the public and NECO officials to cooperate fully with the directive. It also urged school authorities and community leaders to ensure strict compliance with the relocation order with immediate effect.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting students and ensuring that academic activities continue in a safe and secure environment.