SUBEB APPROVES SIX-CLASSROOM BLOCK, FURNITURE AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR BASIC SCHOOL MANA

SUBEB APPROVES SIX-CLASSROOM BLOCK, FURNITURE AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR BASIC SCHOOL MANA

By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, has approved the construction of a new block of six classrooms, 200 pupils’ desks, 50 teachers’ chairs, and 21 whiteboards for Basic School Mana.

The intervention is aimed at improving the learning environment and enhancing the quality of basic education for pupils in primary and junior secondary schools across Sokoto State, in line with Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto’s commitment to revitalising the education sector at all levels.

The Executive Chairman disclosed this when the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) Chairman, principal, and headteachers of the school visited him in his office to seek urgent intervention over increasing number of pupils and resulting overcrowding in classrooms.

The approval followed a series of surprise visits to schools organised by SUBEB under the leadership of Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal.

The visits, coordinated by the Board’s Secretary, Alhaji Mamuda Ahmad Wamakko, alongside a team of directors, included a special meeting with school administrators to assess challenges affecting teaching and learning.

Speaking during the meeting, Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal assured school administrators that the Board remained committed to addressing complaints and challenges confronting schools across the state.

He emphasised that SUBEB would continue to provide necessary educational facilities and learning materials to support Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto’s efforts to revitalise and modernise the education sector in line with best practices in other advanced education systems.

The Executive Chairman also expressed concern over overcrowded classrooms, urging teachers to remain dedicated to their responsibilities and maintain effective collaboration with SBMC leaders to promote the development of their respective schools.

In his remarks, the SBMC Chairman commended the Executive Chairman for his responsiveness to public concerns and his willingness to take prompt action whenever challenges affecting schools are brought to his attention. He described the approval as a commendable step towards improving the school’s learning environment.

During the surprise school visits, the Secretary of SUBEB, Alhaji Mamuda Ahmad Wamakko, urged school administrators and teachers to recognise the responsibility entrusted to them and discharge their duties with integrity, discipline, and a strong sense of accountability
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He stressed the importance of maintaining
accurate admission registers and proper school records, while ensuring strict compliance with the guidelines of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to promote effective school administration.

The Secretary also directed school administrators to ensure that school gates are closed promptly at 8:00 a.m., in line with the stipulated school opening time, to discourage late entry by pupils and staff and strengthen discipline within the school environment.

He explained that adherence to these directives would help establish a more effective teaching and learning system and promote orderliness in the management of schools.

During the meeting, Director of Senior Secondary Schools, Malam Rabiu Muhammad Abubakar; Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Sanyyina; Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Engineer Tukur Muhammad Yabo; and Education Secretary of Sokoto South Local Government Education Authority, Kabiru Aliyu, offered recommendations on measures to improve educational standards and pupils’ academic performance.

As part of the exercise, Alhaji Mamuda Ahmad Wamakko visited Basic School Kalabaina at approximately 11:15 a.m., where he inspected classrooms to assess the school’s condition and observe teaching and learning environment.

He was accompanied by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Sanyyina, and the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Engineer Tukur Muhammad Yabo
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The inspection forms part of SUBEB’s ongoing efforts to monitor school activities, identify challenges affecting effective teaching and learning, and ensure that schools across Sokoto State operate in accordance with established educational standards.

The Board reiterated its commitment to working with school administrators, teachers, SBMCs, and other stakeholders to improve educational infrastructure, strengthen accountability, and provide pupils with a conducive learning environment.

Signed:
Murtala Muhammad Danladi Tsamaye
Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)