The Yobe State commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Mohammed Sani Idriss said the government decision to revoke the licence of all private schools was done in order to get the records right for effective revitalization of education at all levels.
Dr Idriss stated this shortly after announcing the revocation of the private schools licences during a meeting with the proprietors of private schools in Damaturu.
The commissioner said the measure became necessary taking into consideration the attitudes of some private school operators in meeting the required standard, especially on curriculum set aside by the government.
He said the Yobe State government under the leadership of governor Mai Mala Buni has taken a series of measures to have absolute control of the education system in the state warning that violation of policies, norms and values of people by private schools will no longer be tolerated.
Dr Idriss further said henceforth, no private school will operate without a…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
