Sani Haruna
Katsina State Government, Under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umar Radda, is taking bold steps to reform the education sector across the state.
The Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education in the state, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, announced this during a one-day sensitization workshop for private and community schools on the new operational guidelines.
She believes that education is the cornerstone of progress and that private and community schools play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children, adding that the presence of the participants shared the shared commitment to advancing inclusive educational reform and improving the overall quality of education in Katsina State.
According to the commissioner, the new operational guidelines have been carefully developed to strengthen the operations of private and community schools, while fostering collaboration with the State Government to meet the educational needs of every child in Katsina State.
Hajiya Zainab stated that the new operational guidelines aim to create a transparent, efficient, and inclusive framework for school operations as well as global best practices and local realities.
“It also addresses critical infrastructure, curriculum delivery, teacher qualifications, student welfare, and compliance with national and state education policies”
The Commissioner revealed that the Ministry has revised the compliance and approval processes to ensure that only institutions meeting minimum standards are permitted to operate, safeguarding students and protecting parents from substandard education.
Zainab emphasized more community engagement, especially for community schools, “which must now demonstrate long-term development plans involving local stakeholders ensuring schools serve as hubs for community welfare”
The commissioner pointed out that these guidelines are not static, urging them to remain committed to transparency and stakeholder engagement as the draft version will be shared with you for collaboration and evidence-based refinement.
She, therefore, called on all private and community schools to fully embrace these guidelines, register for approval, invest in teacher training, and prioritise student welfare.
According to her, the Ministry is committed to supporting you with resources, training, and partnerships as the guidelines are a roadmap to excellence, not a barrier and for synergy to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to quality education and greater opportunities.
The participants include members of the State Government, School Proprietors, Principals, Headmasters, Administrators, Teachers, Community Leaders, and Stakeholders in Education.