Table of Contents
- Warning to Parents
- Enforcement of the Law
- Addressing Teacher Shortages
- Collaboration with Community Leaders
- Challenges in Basic Education
The Nasarawa State Government has issued a warning to parents and guardians who do not enroll their children in school for basic education, stating that they will face legal action in accordance with the provisions of the Child Rights Law.
This warning was delivered by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Kassim Mohammed Kassim, during a media briefing in Lafia in anticipation of the Basic Education Summit.
Dr. Kassim highlighted that the increasing number of children not enrolled in school within the state necessitates the government's enforcement of the law.
“Our statistics indicate that there is a significant number of children not enrolled in school in the state, and the Board is committed to making education compulsory and free for every child in Nasarawa State,” he stated.
He reminded parents that “Section 6 of our law mandates that education must be free and compulsory for all children. We will enforce the law against any parent who neglects to enroll their children and wards as required.”
The SUBEB chairman also revealed that the state government is working to address the shortage of personnel in the primary education sector by redeploying and recruiting teachers.
According to him, 1,900 qualified teachers who were previously redeployed to local government administrative offices have been returned to classrooms, and an additional 1,000 teachers are expected to be reassigned soon to enhance staffing in public schools.
Dr. Kassim mentioned that the board is enhancing collaboration with community leaders and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of students and protect school infrastructure throughout the state.
He identified vandalism, teacher absenteeism, substandard school projects, and the diversion of instructional materials as some of the significant challenges facing basic education in Nasarawa State.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the consequences for parents who do not enroll their children in school?
Parents and guardians who fail to enroll their children in school may face prosecution as per the Child Rights Law provisions.
How is the government addressing the shortage of teachers?
The government is addressing the shortage by redeploying qualified teachers back to classrooms and recruiting additional teachers to strengthen staffing in public schools.
What challenges does basic education face in Nasarawa State?
The main challenges include vandalism, teacher truancy, substandard school projects, and the diversion of instructional materials.
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