Infrastructure Deficits, Teacher Shortages Threaten Katsina’s Education Gains – Musawa

Katsina State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon Zanab Musawa, acknowledged that despite ongoing reforms in the education sector, infrastructure deficits and teacher shortages are threatening the state's education gains. While 200 model secondary schools have been built, many rural communities still lack adequate facilities, with classrooms overcrowded and lacking essential learning materials.

The government has recruited teachers and provided training in key subjects, but the shortage of qualified educators, especially in rural areas, remains a critical challenge. Poverty, insecurity, and cultural practices are identified as barriers to education, particularly for girls.

To address these issues, the state government has partnered with UNICEF and Save the Children to implement programs such as conditional cash transfers and digital literacy initiatives. The Education Trust Fund has also been established to ensure sustainability and accountability in the education sector.

Musawa emphasized the importance of investing in education for the future of Katsina, calling for support from teachers, parents, traditional rulers, and community leaders. The newly inaugur.