The operational certificates of all private schools in Kano state have been revoked by the State government.
The decision was taken on Saturday during a meeting with private school proprietors.
The Special Adviser to the governor on Private and Voluntary Institutions, Alhaji Baba Umar, said government had initiated process for the issuance of fresh certificates.
Umar however disclosed that all private schools were required to complete new registration forms immediately.
He explained government’s resolve to ensure that private schools adhered to the prescribed laws and regulations for operating in the state.
“Private school proprietors are reminded of their responsibility to pay the 10 per cent tax to the government. This financial commitment always propels advancements in the sector,” he noted.
The Special Adviser reassured all stakeholders that he would ensure justice and fairness in overseeing the activities of private schools in the state.
He stressed the need for enforcement of operational regulations by the proprietors of private schools which encompass facilities, learning environment, curriculum, and academic schedules.
The Special Adviser also assured parents of the utmost priority placed on safeguarding their interests and those of their children.
Meanwhike, the Chairman of the National Association of Private Schools Owners, Kano State Chapter, Alhaji Muhammad Adamu, has applauded the government for its intervention; saying that the move is a step towards elevating the local education sector.
He therefore called on proprietors of private schools to collaborate with the government in facilitating the reforms, as they were meant to benefit all stakeholders.
He also said A newly designed software for comprehensive data collection of private and voluntary institutions across Kano was unveiled in addition to distributing registration forms for new school entries for enhanced registration process.
