By Nasir Shuaibu, BAUCHI
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has commenced what it described as the first official assessment and inspection of private schools in the state's history.
Leading the exercise, the Commissioner for Education, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, said the initiative was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the government and private education providers to improve learning outcomes.
The inspection team visited Sunshine International Schools and Dolphin Maria College in Bauchi as the first phase of the exercise.
The commissioner said education remains a shared responsibility between the government and private investors, making it necessary for both sides to work together to address existing challenges.
According to him, the visits would enable the ministry to identify gaps in private schools and jointly develop solutions that would improve standards across the sector.
He expressed satisfaction with the facilities and academic environment in the two schools visited, particularly Dolphin Maria College, which he said was making significant investments in infrastructure.
Abdulkadir Ibrahim noted, however, that many private schools in the state were operating without official approval, warning that such schools would be compelled to regularise their status or face sanctions.
He reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to enforcing educational standards and ensuring that both public and private schools operate within the framework of the law.
Responding, the school proprietors expressed appreciation for the commissioner's visit, describing it as the first of its kind by a serving Commissioner for Education. They also praised the cordial relationship between the Ministry of Education and private school operators.
Some pupils interviewed said the visit had inspired them to work harder in their studies and pursue leadership roles in the future.
The commissioner was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary and other senior officials of the Ministry of Education during the inspection.
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