The Kano state government has announced the nullification of the certificate of operation for all private schools operating in the state with immediate effect.
The Special Adviser to the governor on private and voluntary institutions, Allah Baba Abubakar Umar, announced the decision at a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools on Saturday.
Baba Umar stated that all schools are expected to collect new registration forms to fill out for the issuance of a new certificate.
The SA reiterated the state government’s commitment to sanitizing the private school operations and ensuring adherence to established laws and guidelines.
He also charged the proprietors to pay their 10 percent tax to the government as it becomes due for the progress of the sector.
Baba Abubakar Umar also mentioned that his return to the position of managing the private schools should not be intimidating to anyone, as he does not intend to victimize anybody.
He reemphasized his stance on closing down any school that violates the operational laws of the state, which include equipment, operational environment, curriculum, and terms calendar.
He also mentioned that a software has been developed that will address all concerns from the government, school proprietors, parents, and even job seekers in prison schools.
The SA also assured parents of protecting their interests and those of their children.
Speaking on behalf of the proprietors, Chairman of the National Association of Private School Owners, Kano state chapter, Alhaji Muhammad Malam Adamu, described the move as fantastic and commendable, as it will further boost the education sector in the state.
He said that anything that operates without proper guiding laws is on the path to collapse, and as private school proprietors, they will work hand in hand with the government to sanitize the system.
He urged their members to cooperate with the new system, as it will also be beneficial to them.
Other highlights of the meeting included a presentation of the newly developed software for gathering a database of private and voluntary institutions in Kano, as well as the commencement of the issuance of forms for new school registrations.
