SUBEB Sokoto Moves to Establish “Second Chance” Schools for Women
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Executive Chairman of the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, has initiated plans to establish special schools for women who had earlier dropped out of formal education due to a myriad of reasons.
Global News Guru Newspaper reports that this is in line with the sustained invaluable efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the education development agenda of the Sokoto State Government under the leadership of Gov. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.
the Executive Chairman of the Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, has initiated plans to establish special schools for women who had earlier dropped out of formal education due to various reason.
This was contained in a statement signed by Murtala Muhammadu Danladi Tsamaye, Public Relations Officer , SUBEB Sokoto, issued exclusively to Global News Guru Newspaper on Friday in Sokoto.
According to the statement, the initiative is primarily targeted at married women and young women in communities, providing them with opportunities to acquire both formal education and vocational skills modern and traditional aimed at reducing poverty and idleness within society.
It said, “In furtherance of this objective, the SUBEB Chairman constituted a four member special committee under the leadership of Permanent Member IV, Hajiya Jamila Abdulkadir Dan’uti.
“The committee was inaugurated during the Board’s meeting held on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
“The committee commenced its assignment on Thursday, 23 April 2026, with a study visit to Kebbi State SUBEB to gain insights into similar programs.
“They were received by the Executive Secretary of Kebbi SUBEB, Alhaji Hassan Umar, alongside other directors of the Board, who provided valuable guidance and support.
“As part of the visit, the committee was linked with the Director of Planning, Malam Nuhu Haruna, who led them on an inspection tour of Second Chance Schools located in Kalgo Local Government Area, and another center at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi.”
The statement further noted that the visit aimed to understudy the operational frameworks and strategies adopted in these centers, with a view to replicating and adapting best practices in Sokoto State, where similar Second Chance Schools will soon be established.
“These schools are part of collaborative efforts between SUBEB and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to promote girls’ education, particularly for those who were unable to complete their schooling.
“The initiative reflects the commitment of the SUBEB Chairman to ensure effective utilization of government resources invested in education and to advance the educational development of girls, especially those who dropped out, in line with the vision of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto.
“During the visit to Government Day Secondary School Kalgo, the delegation was received by the LGEA Education Secretary, Malam Abdullahi Umaru, alongside the Centre Head, who provided detailed briefings on the structure and management of the school.
“Similarly, at the center within Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, the team was guided by the Senior Assistant Registrar, Malama Aisha Bello, who took them through various sections of the center and explained its operations, alongside other staff members.”
Members of the committee include the Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman, Malam Ahmad Umar Gidadawa Sokoto, and the Public Relations Officer of SUBEB Sokoto, Murtala Muhammad Danladi.
