The Adamawa State Government on Sunday directed the closure of 30 boarding junior secondary schools in the state out of the 34 junior schools over insecurity.
According to a statement by the commissioner of education and human capital development, Mrs, Wilbina Jackson, the closure will take effect from Monday, September 6, 2021 till further notice.
The statement said the move was a proactive measure to ensure the safety of the students in view of the insecurity bedevilling Nigeria.
The state government’s action came amidst escalating banditry in the country resulting in the kidnap of hundreds of schoolchildren across many states in Nigeria.
The four schools that will not be affected by the closure are; Government Girls Junior Secondary School (GGJSS), Yola, General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola, Special School Jada and Special School, Mubi.
“All students from the affected schools are to be placed in the nearest public junior secondary schools within their catchment or domicile areas. Stakeholders, PTA, ANCOPS and others are to ensure compliance with this government policy,” the statement said.
