Adamawa State Bans Marker Day Over Growing Concerns About Indiscipline and Moral Decay

The Adamawa State Government has officially banned Marker Day, a growing post-graduation ritual among secondary school students, citing concerns over student indiscipline, moral decline, and public safety.

The ban applies to all public and private schools across the state and was enforced through a directive issued by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.

According to the state Commissioner for Education, the decision follows reports that Marker Day festivities have become a breeding ground for unruly behavior, erosion of cultural values, and lawless public displays that undermine the educational system.

“These events are increasingly associated with moral decay, public disturbances, and activities that have no place within or around academic institutions,” the commissioner said.

The government described the celebrations as a threat to discipline and security, adding that the tradition does more harm than good by encouraging indecent dressing, public misconduct, and sometimes even criminal activity.

The ministry has prohibited all planning, promotion, or participation in Marker Day events going forward. Schools have been instructed to sensitize students and parents about the ban and the reasons behind it.

Officials also emphasized that the goal of education is to foster character development, responsible citizenship, and academic excellence, values that are being undermined by the increasingly chaotic Marker Day culture.