Adamawa Gov’t Converts Boarding Schools To Day Schools Amid Insecurity

In response to escalating security concerns and recent student abductions in parts of the country, the Adamawa State Government has directed that all boarding secondary schools, both public and private be converted to day schools with immediate effect.

The directive was announced on Saturday in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education and Human Development, Dr. Umar Pella.

According to him, the decision was taken following Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s approval and was aimed at preventing incidents similar to those recorded in Niger and Kebbi states.

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Dr. Pella stated, “Sequel to the security challenges that the country is facing at the moment, particularly with what happened to students in Niger and Kebbi states, it has been observed with great dismay that the target of the evil perpetrators is boarding secondary schools.”

He added that the governor had issued a clear instruction, “Considering this ugly situation in the country, I am directed by his Excellency, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri, to deboard all boarding schools across the state, be it public or private schools.”

The statement further stressed that schools must act without delay, “They should all operate as day schools for the moment. Therefore, by this letter, all principals and proprietors of public and private schools should deboard their respective boarding schools without further delay.”

Adamawa is not the only state taking action. Kwara, Plateau, Katsina, and Niger have all implemented similar measures due to growing insecurity.

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, also instructed schools to deboard their students immediately.

Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that it has not issued any nationwide directive for schools to shut down, addressing reports of a national closure order.

Parents and school authorities in Adamawa are expected to comply as security agencies intensify efforts to address the threats affecting educational institutions.