By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kaduna State Government has reinstated the five-day school week across all public schools in the state.
The Commissioner for Education, Professor Abubakar Sani Sambo, made the announcement while receiving members of the Kaduna Government College Old Boys Association in his office.
He explained that the decision is aimed at enhancing students’ learning outcomes and ensuring a more effective education system.
Professor Sambo further disclosed that the state is working on plans to improve teachers’ salaries in order to boost their productivity and commitment.
On the temporary occupation of Kaduna Government College by the Civil Defence Corps and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Commissioner clarified that the move was initially due to security concerns.
However, he stated that both organizations must now relocate to their permanent sites.
Earlier, the National President of the Kaduna Government College Old Boys Association, Alhaji Muhammad Yusuf Sa’in Lere, appealed to Governor Uba Sani to intervene, noting that the NYSC and Civil Defence currently occupy about 70 percent of the school premises, which affects its operations.