The Sokoto State Government has taken steps to address the issue of low attendance among students and teachers in some schools across the state. This move follows reports from monitoring teams that visited schools in the state, revealing low student attendance and absent Quality Assurance officers. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, has directed the Director of Quality Assurance to take immediate action to improve attendance and ensure compliance with supervision requirements.
According to reports from two monitoring teams that visited schools across the state, several schools recorded low student attendance, while some Quality Assurance officers assigned to monitor the schools were absent during the visits. The teams were part of an ongoing supervision exercise aimed at assessing the state of schools in Sokoto. The development has raised concerns about the impact of continued restrictions on school operations in parts of the state due to security concerns.
The Sokoto State Government has been working to address security concerns that have led to the closure of schools in most parts of the state. Currently, schools remain closed in many areas, except those in Sokoto North and Sokoto South local government areas, as well as some schools in Wamakko, Kware, and Dange-Shuni local government areas. The government has been urged to take decisive action to address the security challenges and ensure that schools can operate safely.
In response to the reports, Prof. Ala has directed the Director of Quality Assurance, Muhammad Sani Usman, to engage the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) on the introduction of a teachers’ signing book to track attendance and participation in lessons throughout the school day. This move aims to improve teacher accountability and attendance, as well as enhance student participation in lessons.
The introduction of a teachers’ signing book is part of a broader strategy to improve attendance and compliance with supervision requirements. The Director of Quality Assurance has been tasked with ensuring that the new measures are implemented effectively and that schools are held accountable for their attendance records. This development is expected to have a positive impact on education in Sokoto State.
The Sokoto State Government’s decision to take action over low student and teacher attendance has been welcomed by stakeholders. The government has demonstrated its commitment to improving education in the state, despite the challenges posed by security concerns. The implementation of the new measures is expected to lead to improved attendance and better learning outcomes for students.
The government’s efforts to address the issue of low attendance are ongoing, with Prof. Ala emphasizing the need for immediate action to be taken. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that schools in Sokoto State provide quality education, despite the challenges they face.
Key points
- Sokoto State Government directs measures to address low attendance among students and teachers
- Introduction of teachers’ signing book to track attendance and participation in lessons
- Implementation of new measures expected to improve attendance and learning outcomes
