Delaration of State of emergency in education Sector decreases number of out-of-school children in Bauchi from 1.5 Million _ 521, 000 --- Dr. Jamila Dahiru




From Usman  Shehu Bauchi

Bauchi State Ministry of Education has identified it success stories to the declaration of state of emergency in the state education sector by admirable Governor Bala Mohammed, which yielded positive progress by drastically reducing its out-of-school children rate from 1.5 Million previously decleared highest in the country to 521,000 today. 

The stats Commissioner of Education Dr. Jamila Dahiru, made this known while identifying her Ministry's achievements to the Political goodwill of Governor Bala Mohammed's administration from 2019 to date to journalists at the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing held recently at the Auditorium  of Abubakar Umar State Secretariat I Complex Bauchi.

Dr. Jamila Dahiru, stated that the reduction was made  possible following the various strategies employed by Governor Bala Mohammed's lead government through the Ministry and SUBEB to ensure that all out-of-school children were mobilised back to schools.

According to her, “I confidently stand before you today, filled with immense pride and optimism for the future of education in our beloved state. We are fortunate to be part of a nation where the current educational system provides a strong foundation for learning and development.”

She further explained that “Within Bauchi State, our active efforts are geared towards translating the educational framework into tangible outcomes for every child. Currently, the basic foundation of education in the state falls under the purview of the Ministry of Education, which includes six departments, agencies, and boards (the State Universal Basic Education Board, Special Schools Board, and Library Board, as well as the State Agencies for Mass and Nomadic Education).”

“The Ministry of Education, along with the Special Schools Board and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), oversees a network of 3,854 primary schools, 1,038 junior secondary schools, and 450 senior secondary schools, totaling 5,342 schools.

“We also collaborate closely with 1,463 registered private schools in the state. The Ministry also manages a total of 1,356 nomadic schools and non-formal centres, married women’s schools, and Islamic Quranic and Tsangaya schools through the Bauchi State Agency for Mass Education (BASAME) and the Bauchi State Agency for Nomadic Education (BASANE).”

“Insights from the last Annual School Census (ASC) reveal that the public primary school sector boasts a total enrollment of 1,808,256, with girls constituting 48% of this number. Approximately 1,470,625 constitute pre-primary and primary school enrollment, 216,326 for junior secondary schools, and 121,305 for senior secondary schools,” she disclosed.

“Our technical secondary schools’ enrollment stands at 3,886, while 113,937 is recorded as the enrollment of our non-formal centres and the existing Islamic and Quranic Tsangaya schools. Similarly, private schools contribute a total of 228,030 to our student enrollment.”

“Therefore, cumulatively, Bauchi State has approximately 2,154,109 total enrollments of pupils and students at the Basic and Post-Basic levels across both public and private, formal and non-formal schools and centres.”

“Under the visionary leadership spearheaded by our very own governor, Senator (Dr.) Bala  Abdulkadir Muhammad we are committed to continuing to change our narrative until we claim the best in the country. He has provided us with strong political will, unwavering commitment, and visionary leadership and guidance. His declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector has yielded various transformative initiatives, exemplified by his strategic actions,” 

The commissioner therefore expressed  gratitude to the organizers of this all important Ministerial press briefing which is the Ministry of Information and Communication for according them the opportunity to showcase their performance for year under review under the leadership of Senator Bala Mohammed.

Dr. Jamila was supported at Presentation by the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Alh,Adamu Muhammad Duguri,and the heads of various agencies under the Ministry of Education.

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