Adamawa Relocates NECO Examination Centres Over Security

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, a move aimed at protecting candidates and ensuring the uninterrupted conduct of the ongoing Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Key Highlights

• Adamawa relocates NECO examination centres over security concerns.
• Decision follows the reported abduction of students and teachers in neighbouring Borno State.
• Government says the relocation is a precautionary measure to safeguard lives.
• Affected candidates have been reassigned to designated alternative examination centres.
• Relocation will remain in effect until the security situation improves.
• State government reiterates commitment to providing a safe environment for education.

The directive, issued through the Adamawa State Ministry of Education and Human Development, comes days after the reported abduction of students and teachers during an attack on a school in neighbouring Borno State on June 29, 2026, raising fresh concerns about the safety of examination 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 proactive measure designed to protect lives while ensuring that candidates complete their examinations without disruption.

According to the statement, the temporary relocation of examination centres will remain in force until security agencies confirm that the affected areas are safe for academic activities.

“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 schools affected by the relocation 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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Candidates 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 of Education appealed to school administrators, parents, community leaders, NECO officials and other stakeholders to cooperate fully with the relocation exercise to ensure its successful implementation.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting students and maintaining uninterrupted academic activities despite prevailing security challenges, stressing that the safety and welfare of learners remain a top priority.

The relocation reflects growing efforts by state governments to strengthen security around schools, particularly in regions vulnerable to attacks, while ensuring candidates are able to complete critical national examinations without compromising their safety.