Zamfara Moves to Reform Education Sector, Introduces Vocational Courses
The Zamfara State Government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at repositioning the education sector, including the introduction of 18 vocational and technical subjects in secondary schools, deployment of senior officers, digitalisation of personnel records and recovery of teachers’ quarters occupied by unauthorised persons. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Supervising Commissioner […]
The Zamfara State Government has unveiled a series of reforms aimed at repositioning the education sector, including the introduction of 18 vocational and technical subjects in secondary schools, deployment of senior officers, digitalisation of personnel records and recovery of teachers’ quarters occupied by unauthorised persons.
The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Supervising Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Gajam, disclosed this during a press conference in Gusau.
He said the reforms were part of Governor Dauda Lawal’s agenda to improve access to quality education, strengthen institutions and enhance service delivery across the state.
Gajam said the government had commenced the distribution of the national curriculum to junior and senior secondary schools to ensure uniform teaching standards and improve monitoring of classroom activities.
According to him, the newly introduced vocational subjects will expose students to practical skills in areas such as mining, electrical installation, computer maintenance and GSM repairs.
“We must prepare our children not only for certificates but also for life. They should be able to use their skills and knowledge to earn a living and contribute meaningfully to society,” he said.
The commissioner said the ministry had completed the digitalisation of personnel records to improve staff deployment, attendance monitoring and retirement planning.
He disclosed that 13 PhD holders, 52 master’s degree holders, 99 Grade Level 16 officers and 134 Grade Level 15 officers had been identified for strategic deployment based on their qualifications and experience.
Gajam also announced the introduction of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for schools and education agencies to strengthen accountability and performance management.
On the recovery of government property, he directed unauthorised occupants of teachers’ quarters across the state to vacate the facilities within 30 days.
He said the affected schools include Government Secondary School, Anka; Government Science Secondary School, Bakura; and Government Secondary School, Birnin Magaji.
The commissioner dismissed claims that recent leadership changes within educational institutions were politically motivated, insisting that competence and merit remained the basis for appointments.
He described leadership rotation as a globally accepted strategy for institutional renewal, innovation and improved performance.