NIGER COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION EMBARKS ON ASSESSMENT TOUR OF SCHOOLS.
By :-Jibrin Usman Kodo.
In a bid to gain firsthand knowledge of the state of education in the State, Niger State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed led the Central Working Group (CWG) on a comprehensive on the spot assessment tour of Schools within the State.
The tour, is coming less than Five days after the Central Working Group (CWG)
was set up and it is aimed at evaluating the existing infrastructure and overall quality of education being provided in Schools.
The Commissioner, who is the Chairman of CWG, showed her commitment to improving the education system by visiting various Primary and Secondary Schools across the State and the visit provided the opportunity for her to interact with Principals, Teachers, and School administrators, as well as gauge the challenges in the education sector.
The Schools visited are, Abubakar Dada Secondary School, Paiko, UK Bello Primary School, Paiko, Hill Top Model School Minna, Maryam Babangida Girls Science College, Ahmadu Bahago Secondary School, IBB Primary School, Limawa Primary and Secondary School, Father O’Connell Science College and Government Girls Secondary School, Old Airport, Minna.
Others are, Government College Bida, Government Girls Science College, Bida,Government Technical College, Bida, Ndazabo LEA Nursery and Primary School, Bida, Ndayako Nursery and Primary School Bida and Umar Sanda Nursery, Primary and JSS, Bida, respectively.
She emphasized the importance of quality education and expressed the commitment of the RT. Hon. Umar Mohammad Bago’s led administration to addressing any shortcomings identified.
The Commissioner stressed the need for a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving infrastructure, enhancing Teaching techniques, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.
The assessment included evaluating the physical condition of school buildings, the availability and functionality of facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and computer rooms among others.
Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, thereafter expressed the readiness of the Ministry to collaborate with relevant stakeholders including , non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, to address these needs and provide a conducive learning environment for Students.
At the end of the comprehensive assessment tour, the CWG will make a comprehensive report that will be presented to the Executive Governor by the Hon. Commissioner as a roadmap for educational development of the state through meticulous implementation.
