Worried by the new trend of painting uniforms adopted by some outgoing secondary schools by painting their uniforms with makers, take to the streets, thereby constituting a public nuisance, Adamawa and Jigawa State Governments have banned such act henceforth.
This is contained in separate releases by the commissioners of education of the respective states.
According to a circular signed by the Adamawa State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, the government prohibits organization, promotion, or participation in the “Marker Day,” citing rising indiscipline and moral degradation among students.
Part of the circular dated July 29, 2025 reads: “This decision is informed by an increasing level of indiscipline and unruly behaviors, erosion of moral and cultural values, security concerns that contradict the core principles of education, disruptive, and irresponsible citizenship.
“These events, often characterized by disruptive activities, public display of lawlessness, disrespect for societal values, and acts of moral degradation, have no place within the education environment we strive to uphold. Consequently, the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development hereby PROHIBITS the organization, promotion, or participation in MARKER DAY CELEBRATION in both Public and Private Schools across the State with immediate effect.
“Given the above, all principals/proprietors of private schools are hereby directed to ensure strict compliance with this directive. Any school found to be involved in the facilitation or tolerance of such events will face appropriate disciplinary actions”.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Isa Yusuf Chamo, said the decision aims to uphold discipline, academic excellence, and responsible conduct among students.
Prof. Chamo said schools are encouraged to adopt alternative celebrations that align with educational values and societal norms.
Prof. Chamo said: “This decision follows careful observation of the increasing risks and negative consequences linked to such gatherings. Recent incidents have shown that these events often result in public disturbances, jeopardise student safety, and sometimes involve inappropriate or unlawful behaviour-contrary to the Islamic values we strive to instill in our youth.
The commissioner urged all school directors, principals, parents, and guardians to support the directive to ensure student safety and moral uprightness.
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