Adamawa's Dougirei Secondary School Faces Severe Neglect

Dougirei Secondary School, located less than 100 metres from the Adamawa State Government House in Yola, is in a deplorable condition, with pupils and teachers struggling due to dilapidated classrooms, inadequate furniture, and a lack of water and essential learning facilities. The school, situated in the Boronji community of Yola North Local Government Area, resembles an abandoned Internally Displaced Persons’ camp, particularly during student vacations.

Teachers and students often conduct lessons under trees due to the poor state of the classrooms, which have falling ceilings and unsafe conditions. Despite being near the Adamawa State Water Board's headworks, the school lacks a functional water supply, rendering its toilet facilities unusable.

Students must resort to nearby bushes for restroom needs. The absence of an examination hall forces students to write external exams under trees.

Additionally, the school lacks a science laboratory, contributing to poor performance in science subjects. Teachers have resorted to bringing personal mats for seating due to insufficient furniture.