Forum Lauds Jigawa Govt on ₦779m Release for Basic Education Materials
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Jigawa Education Accountability Forum (JEAF) has applauded Governor Umar Namadi for approving over ₦779 million for the procurement of critical teaching and learning materials aimed at strengthening basic education across the state.
JEAF, a State Level Accountability Mechanism supported by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), said the development was a direct response to its sustained advocacy on resource mobilisation for schools and improved incentives for School Support Officers.
Co-Chair of JEAF, Malam Tasi’u Abubakar, who made this known in a statement issued to The Syndicate in Dutse, noted that the forum, with technical backing from PLANE, had previously conducted a spot check on the availability and usage of teaching and learning materials in schools across the state.
According to him, their findings and advocacy efforts contributed to the government’s decision to intervene with such a substantial investment in the sector.
“JEAF and other education partners happily commend the Jigawa State government under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Namadi for his commitment to transforming the education sector and ensuring quality basic education for all children,” the statement read.
The forum also pledged continued collaboration with the government to enable it achieve its targets in expanding access to quality learning.
It will be recalled that during its last meeting, the Jigawa State Executive Council approved contracts totalling ₦779,269,895.00 for the supply of teaching and learning resources and mobility support for school supervision.
The procurement covers 68,850 textbooks, 700 whiteboards, 3,000 cartons of erasable markers, and 295 Hunter-model motorcycles for School Support Officers across the 27 local government areas.
The council stated that the intervention aligns with Governor Namadi’s education transformation agenda, which seeks to improve learning outcomes, equip classrooms with essential tools and strengthen supervision and accountability at the school level.
“The provision of textbooks and teaching aids will enhance instruction in primary and junior secondary schools, while the motorcycles will boost the mobility and efficiency of SSOs for regular monitoring, mentoring and support in both rural and urban areas,” the council noted.
It added that the investment reflects the administration’s resolve to revitalise the education sector, guarantee equitable access and create a conducive learning environment for every child.
JEAF continues to function as an accountability platform supporting reforms in the state’s education sector, working in collaboration with other civil society organisations.
