Governor Uba Sani is making every effort to ensure that quality education is delivered to pupils and students in Kaduna State as part of his administration’s Human Capital Development initiative.
The Director General of the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA), Professor Usman Abubakar Zaria, stated this during his presentation at the quarterly press briefing held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.
Professor Zaria also disclosed that Governor Uba Sani has sponsored over 136,742 candidates for various examinations in 2024, adding that the number of beneficiaries will increase to 175,752 this year, including orphans.
He further revealed that the Kaduna State Government has secured the commitment of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to construct the first Computer-Based Test (CBT) center in Northern Nigeria.
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Commending Governor Uba Sani for his visionary leadership, the Director General recalled that Kaduna State has been elected to four strategic WAEC committees, namely the Administrative and Finance Committee, Examinations Committee, Tenders Board, and Appointments Committee.
The Director General also disclosed that the state “successfully hosted the 62nd WAEC AGM in November 2024, attracting international recognition and economic benefits.”
He stated that the Authority has conducted a comprehensive mapping of all private schools in Kaduna State, adding that “3,622 private schools were identified and documented, exceeding the previous estimate of 1,800.”
According to the Director General, Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates “were captured for effective planning and regulatory oversight.”
Professor Zaria warned unregistered private schools to register with the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) immediately to avoid enforcement action.
“Private schools should ensure timely payment of annual renewal fees. The deadline for Basic Education Certificate Examination and Basic Arabic and Islamic Certificate Examination registration is March 14, 2025 schools must adhere strictly,” he said.
The Director General emphasized that “private school license renewal now requires the submission of a Quality Assurance report.”
He added that KSSQAA has trained 604 teachers and other staff in collaboration with development partners. Additionally, the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE) has established a modern ICT hub within the Authority’s premises.
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