Why Yobe declares state of emergency on education

Why Yobe declares state of emergency on education.

Yobe state government on Wednesday said the declaration of a state of emergency on education in the state is aimed at providing sound education at both primary and secondary levels across the state.

A statement from Hussaini Mai Suleh , Press Secretary to Yobe state deputy governor said over 60% of primary and secondary schools were renovated, additional structures were constructed, teaching and learning materials were also procured as well improvement of teachers allowances to create enabling environment for both teaching and learning.

“As the state government is set to awards a contract for the second phase for the renovation of secondary schools, the Governor has directed his Deputy, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana ( Wazirin Fune ) to embark on an assessment tour to the identified schools to be renovated in the second phase, which includes GGC Damaturu, GGSS Ngelzarma, GTSC Damagum, GSS Fika, GSS Degubi and GSS Yusufari respectively.” The statement said

NEESng gathered that in all the schools visited, the Governor assured that his administration will continue to provide a conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.

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Addressing the students there, Buni advised them to take their studies seriously, be of good behavior, and obey their teachers and parents.

Speaking to newsmen, Governor Buni expressed happiness with the gradual upscale in performance of the students of Yobe state in the external examination, saying that the state of emergency declared by the present administration on the education sector must be transformed to meet the challenges.

Earlier in an interview with a journalist, the Commissioner Ministry of Basic and secondary education, Dr. Mohammed Sani Idriss, noted that his ministry has worked a lot in the secondary education sector by putting up classrooms, laboratories necessary infrastructure needed for good and sound quality education.