Gov. Uba Sani committed to quality education—DG KSSQA insists

By, Nicholas Dekera, Kaduna

The governor of Kaduna state, Uba Sani has vowed to ensure quality education among pupils and students of the State.

He highlighted quality education as one of his administration’s topmost priority, especially in Human Capital development.

The Director General of Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQA), Usman Abubakar Zaria stated  this  in his presentation at the quarterly press briefing which was held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.

Zaria also  disclosed that Governor Uba Sani has sponsored over 136,742  candidates for various examinations in 2024, adding that the beneficiaries will increase to  175,752 this year,  including orphans.

He further disclosed that Kaduna State Government has secured the commitment of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to construct the  first Computer Based Test (CBT) centre in the north.

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The Director General  who commended Governor Uba Sani for his visionary leadership, recalled that Kaduna State has been elected to four strategic WAEC committees, namely  the Administrative and  Finance, Examinations, Tenders Board, as well as  Appointments committees.

The Director General disclosed that the State ‘’ successfully hosted the 62nd WAEC AGM in November 2024, attracting international recognition and economic benefits.’’

He said that  the Authority has conducted a comprehensive mapping of all private schools in Kaduna State, adding that ‘’ 3,622 private schools were identified and documented, exceeding the previous estimate of 1,800.’’

According to the Director General, Global Positioning System (GPS) ‘’coordinates were captured for effective planning and regulatory oversight.’’

Zaria warned unregistered private schools to  register with the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA)  immediately, to avoid enforcement action.

‘’Private schools should ensure timely payment of annual renewal fees. Deadline for Basic Education Certificate Examination and Basic Arabic and Islamic Certificate Examination  registration is March 14, 2025 – schools must adhere strictly,’’ he said.

The Director General maintained that  ‘’private school license renewal now requires submission of a Quality Assurance report.’’

He said that KSSQAA has trained  604 teachers and other staff in  collaboration with Development Partners, adding that the   Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE) established a modern ICT hub within the Authority’s premises.