SUBEB Chairman Orders Arrest Of Headmaster, Guard Over ‘Vandalised’ Primary School
SUBEB Chairman Orders Arrest Of Headmaster, Guard Over ‘Vandalised’ Primary School
According to him, the school suffered vandalism and theft of property.
The Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Professor Nasir Garba Anka, has responded to findings by MonITNG, published by SaharaReporters, regarding the appalling condition of the UBE Low-Cost Primary School in Gusau.
According to him, the school suffered vandalism and theft of property.
Professor Anka was reported to have made the comments during an unscheduled visit to the school.
During the visit, it was discovered that several items, including chairs, desks, and window frames, had either been stolen or destroyed.
He described the incident as a grave act of negligence and vowed that those responsible would face appropriate sanctions.
While affirming the board’s commitment to addressing the situation, the ZSUBEB Chairman “immediately ordered the arrest of the headmaster and the school’s security guard for questioning to determine how the vandalism occurred under their supervision.”
Background
Quoting a statement by MonITNG, SaharaReporters earlier reported on the deplorable condition of the UBE Low-Cost Primary School in Gusau Tudun Wada Ward, Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, highlighting the growing disconnect between the state’s education budget and the lived realities of its pupils.
The statement, issued by the civic accountability platform and addressed to Governor Dauda Lawal, condemned what it described as the “appalling condition” of the school and urged the governor to address what it called a humanitarian and governance failure urgently.
“The appalling condition of UBE Low-Cost Primary School in Gusau Tudun Wada Ward, Gusau LGA, Zamfara State, paints a grim picture of the state of basic education in Zamfara,” it said.
According to the statement, more than 113 children currently learn in distressing conditions, sitting on bare floors without desks, chairs, or a conducive learning environment.
“Many classrooms are so overcrowded that two classes are merged into one, making effective teaching and learning almost impossible. For many of these children, learning happens while seated on dusty floors in deteriorating classrooms, a situation that denies them the most basic dignity and comfort that education should guarantee,” it said.
The group noted that these dire conditions persist despite significant education budget allocations and repeated promises by the state government.
MonITNG reminded the government of its commitments to improving the education sector:
Describing the situation as a serious systemic failure, MonITNG issued a stark warning, saying, “The situation at UBE Low-Cost Primary School is not just a reflection of underdevelopment; it is a failure of governance, accountability, and political will. It highlights the widening gap between the billions allocated to education on paper and the harsh realities faced by children in public schools.
“Education is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right and the foundation of human capital development.”
The statement concluded with a call to action: “Declare a state of emergency in education and ensure that budgeted funds truly reach classrooms. Zamfara’s future depends on it.”
