All public and private boarding schools in Adamawa state has been ordered by the state government to shut down with immediate effect.
Dr. Umar Pella, the state Commissioner for Education and Human Development who made the disclosure on Saturday through an official press statement said the governor of the state decided to forestall the occurrence of recent student abduction episode in Niger and Kebbi states.
“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.
“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 read.
”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.”
