We're committed to lift education at all levels- Zamfara Commissioner

From Ahmed Attahir 

The Zamfara State Ministry of Education Committee set up for the Enforcement of Minimum Standards and Regulatory Compliance in Private Schools has submitted reports,as commissioner said government was determined to lift the standard of education at all levels in the state. 

Speaking during the submission of the report to commissioner for Education held at the Ministry today, Chairperson of the Committee Hajiya Kulu Na’ala said 242 out of 508 private schools operating in the state were screened and recovered N23m as tax and levies. 

"out of the 508 schools captured, only 242 were screened and recovered 23 million as tax and levies in the state. 

"Our mandate of the committee was to ensure private schools meet the minimum conditions for safety, lawful and quality operational standards.

 According to her, out of the 242 schools screened, only 123 are rated good, while 119 schools are rated either fair or poor in operational standard.

She said, private schools’ proprietors were trained to generate tax invoices and use electronic payment channels, reducing revenue leakage.

While receiving the report, Hon. Abdulmalik Garba Gajam, commissioner Ministry of Education Science and Technology assured to look into the committee’s recommendations.

Hon. Abdulmalik Gajam maintained that the present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal was determined to lift the standard of education at all levels in the state.