Gombe gov inaugurates task force to revitalise basic education

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has inaugurated a task force on the revitalisation of basic education, with a mandate to develop practical and transformative strategies to strengthen foundational learning across the state. Speaking while inaugurating the task force, Governor Yahaya urged the members to propose actionable measures that will improve basic education performance, address […]

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has inaugurated a task force on the revitalisation of basic education, with a mandate to develop practical and transformative strategies to strengthen foundational learning across the state.

Speaking while inaugurating the task force, Governor Yahaya urged the members to propose actionable measures that will improve basic education performance, address shortages of qualified teachers and tackle weak administrative structures, among other critical challenges.

He noted that despite significant progress recorded since the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector due to years of decay, poor planning and structural inadequacies, “the state must push further to achieve excellence.”

Describing members of the taskforce as seasoned administrators and accomplished educationists, Governor Yahaya said their appointment was based strictly on technical competence and professional merit, not political considerations.

He encouraged the committee to adopt innovative ideas and co-opt additional expertise where necessary to enrich their assignment and deliver a roadmap that will reposition basic education in the state.

Responding, Chairperson of the task force, and Commissioner of Education, Dr Aishatu Umar Maigari, assured the governor that members of the committee will justify the confidence reposed in them by producing a revitalisation blueprint that will serve as a model for other states.