Zamfara Governor Pledges Education Reform to Improve State Ranking

Cursory: Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal affirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritize education as a key strategy for state development during an award ceremony at the Government House in Gusau. See full details…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has underscored his administration’s determination to prioritize education as a crucial strategy for lifting the state from its low standing in national education rankings. He emphasized that education has been identified as a pivotal instrument for the state’s advancement. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal made these remarks on Wednesday during an award presentation ceremony by students of Leadsprings International School at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.

Addressing the students, Governor Lawal reiterated his commitment to revitalizing the education sector in Zamfara State, emphasizing that education is second only to security in importance for his administration. He acknowledged the historical challenges faced by the state in education, stressing the urgent need for reform. He declared a state of emergency in education and outlined key measures to address the deficiencies, including the recruitment of qualified teachers, provision of essential teaching resources and infrastructure, and adoption of innovative teaching methodologies. Governor Lawal pledged unwavering efforts to transform the education sector to meet the needs of the state and its citizens.

“Education is a top priority for my government, second only to security. However, our education system has not been performing well in the past. In particular, the state of Zamfara consistently ranked at the bottom of every education index. This is why I declared a state of emergency in education.

“These include recruiting qualified and competent teachers, providing necessary teaching materials and infrastructure, and introducing innovative teaching methods.My administration will spare no effort to transform the education sector to meet the state’s and its citizens’ needs,” he said.

Expressing his appreciation for the students’ academic achievements, Governor Lawal commended the quality of learning exhibited by Zamfara students and thanked the school management for the recognition bestowed upon him. He assured the students of his government’s support and encouraged other private schools to emulate the exemplary work of Leadsprings International School.

“I am impressed with the quality of your presentation and believe that Leadsprings International School students are well prepared to compete anywhere in the world.

“Thank you for the honour. My government will encourage you in whatever way possible. I call on other private schools to emulate your good work,” the governor said.

During the ceremony, the students presented the governor with seven critical expectations for Zamfara State’s prosperous future, covering various sectors including urban development, healthcare, aviation, technology, agriculture, economy, and industry.

In response, Mr. Danjuma Sule, the Proprietor of Leadsprings International Schools, expressed the school’s commitment to aligning with the educational initiatives of the Zamfara State government. He lauded the government’s efforts to promote a conducive learning environment and underscored the school’s dedication to nurturing female students as valuable contributors to Zamfara’s development.

In his words:

“We are impressed by your government’s commitment to ensuring a safe learning environment throughout the state. We are also pleased with your decision to promote education for girls. Currently, Leadsprings International Schools has 386 girls enrolled in different classes, and we are dedicated to nurturing them to become valuable contributors to the development of Zamfara.”

Credits: ALLSCHOOL, Premiumtimes

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