Yobe State government has taken the decision to revoke the registration of all private schools operating within the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mohammed Sani-Idris, during an interactive session with school proprietors in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
The decision to revoke registrations of the school is to drive a commitment to ensure quality and standardization in private education institutions, aiming to create an environment conducive to effective learning.
During the interactive session, the commissioner explains the state government position and intention to streamline the registration process, providing school proprietors with up to four weeks to apply for fresh registration. The interactive session itself signals a willingness to engage with stakeholders in the education sector, fostering collaboration between the government and private institutions for the betterment of the state’s educational standards.
The revocation of registrations coupled with the offer for fresh applications suggests a strategic initiative to enhance accountability, quality assurance, and regulatory oversight within the private education sector in Yobe State. This decision reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that all schools, both public and private, adhere to established standards, providing students with an education that meets recognized benchmarks.
