Adamawa Government has announced the closure of 30 boarding junior secondary schools in the state out of the 34 junior schools over insecurity.
The closure, according to a statement by the commissioner of education and human capital development, Mrs. Wilbina Jackson, is to take effect from September 6, 2021 till further notice.
The statement seen by our reporter said the move was a proactive measure to ensure the safety of students in view of the insecurity bedevilling the country.
The state government’s action came amidst escalating banditry in the country, resulting in the kidnap of hundreds of school children across many states.
The four schools that will not be affected by the closure are the Government Girls Junior Secondary School, Yola; General Murtala Mohammed College, Yola; Special School Jada; and Special School, Mubi.
Source: punchng.com
Knowledge can’t be impacted when there’s insecurity
They better declare State of emergency
This insecurity issue is already out of hand
Nice move, safety of the young pupils
That’s better
Insecurity in Nigeria has become everyday business
Good that right any insecure school should be close
Insecurity