Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved a new round of professional development for 250 teachers, extending the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s ongoing capacity‑building initiative and authorising the refurbishment of four more secondary schools across the state.
Key points:
- The training programme is being overseen by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, which aims to improve instructional quality and standardise curriculum delivery.
- Four additional schools – Government Girls Unity Secondary School, Kotorkoshi; Government Girls College, Talata Mafara; Government Technical College, Kaura Namoda; and Government Day Secondary School, Birnin Ruwa – have been cleared for renovation, bringing the total number of schools slated for upgrades to six.
- Governor Lawal also gave the go‑ahead for infrastructure upgrades at Government Secondary School, Tsafe, after part of its campus was allocated to the Federal University of Health Sciences, Tsafe.
- The administration will distribute approved curriculum materials to a larger number of schools to promote uniform teaching standards.
What did the Education Commissioner announce?
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology AbdulMalik Abubakar Gajam disclosed the decisions during a meeting with the Committee on the School Enrolment Drive, emphasizing that the expanded teacher training and school renovations are part of a broader strategy to revamp the state’s educational system.
Which schools are included in the latest renovation plan?
The press statement released by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Bashir Abashiya, listed the four schools earmarked for refurbishment: Government Girls Unity Secondary School in Kotorkoshi, Government Girls College in Talata Mafara, Government Technical College in Kaura Namoda, and Government Day Secondary School in Birnin Ruwa.
How will the curriculum materials be distributed?
The governor’s directive calls for the supply of approved teaching resources to additional schools throughout Zamfara, ensuring that educators have consistent and up‑to‑date materials to support effective instruction.
These measures are intended to address longstanding challenges in the state’s education sector, including inadequate teacher training, dilapidated infrastructure, and uneven curriculum implementation. By expanding professional development opportunities and upgrading school facilities, the administration hopes to raise learning outcomes and provide a more conducive environment for students across Zamfara.