Sokoto Education Commissioner Promotes School Innovations

On November 10, Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Sokoto State, challenged school principals to embrace innovation in education. This call to action occurred during a knowledge-sharing visit to GGDSS Yar Akija, Sultan Attahiru Secondary School, and GGDSS Yahaya Abdulkarim.

The visit included inspections of innovative practices such as a morning identification card system designed to enhance student punctuality, requiring students to arrive between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. Late arrivals were noted for accountability.

The delegation also observed literacy and numeracy activities during morning assemblies and classroom lessons. Principals and vice principals expressed admiration for these initiatives and discussed replicating them in their schools.

Bello Abubakar, the Sokoto State ANCOPSS President and Principal of Sultan Bello Secondary School, encouraged the adoption of these innovations to improve school performance. Professor Ala commended the commitment of the school administrators and emphasized the need for meaningful innovations to advance the education sector in Sokoto.