Gov. Yusuf to Reward Two Headteachers Found Working During School Vacation

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State plans to reward two primary school headteachers for their dedication, as they were found working during the school vacation to prepare for the upcoming academic session, and he emphasized continued efforts to improve education and monitor school and government project standards.

The Kano State Government has announced plans to reward two primary school headteachers who were found in their offices during the vacation, diligently preparing for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session set to begin next week.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf revealed this during an unannounced visit to Tsanyawa Central and Model Primary Schools in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area, where he encountered the headteachers actively at work.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor expressed his admiration for the headteachers’ dedication, noting their commitment despite the schools being on vacation.

Governor Yusuf mentioned that, after consulting with the State Commissioner of Education, the State Government would identify an appropriate reward to boost the morale of the headteachers and encourage others to follow their example.

He also stated that as part of the ongoing State of Emergency on Education, the schools he visited would be prioritized for improvements to create a better environment for teaching and learning.

Governor Yusuf emphasized his commitment to making unscheduled visits to schools and government projects throughout the state to ensure they are carried out efficiently and meet the required standards.

In their responses, the Head Teacher of Tsanyawa Central Primary School, Malam Ismaila Alhassan, and the Head Teacher of Model Primary, Malam Magaji Sule, expressed gratitude for the Governor’s recognition and his efforts to revitalize education in the state.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOOL, WILL