The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Malam Wadatau Madawaki, also included prominent traditional leaders such as the Emir of Kaura Namoda, Alhaji Sanusi Ahmad Asha, the Emir of Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, and representatives of the Fulani community. The visit featured the presentation of awards of excellence to 23 individuals recognised for their remarkable contributions to advancing the agency’s mission.
With responsibility for delivering basic education to nomadic communities, the agency currently oversees 108 schools serving 6,412 learners, of which 2,017—about 31.5 percent—are girls. These schools form a key part of the state’s efforts to ensure learning reaches underserved and mobile populations.
Malam Nakwada used the occasion to emphasise the crucial role of education in reducing insecurity and other social vices, aligning with Governor Dauda Lawal’s ongoing state of emergency in the sector. He noted that the initiative is already driving improvements, but added that much more remains to be done to close existing gaps.
Reflecting on past shortcomings, the SSG observed that earlier administrations and stakeholders could have strengthened the sector more effectively, which might have altered current outcomes. He described the number of out-of-school children as “alarming,” calling on the Ministry of Education to intensify its response and accelerate interventions that will bring children back to the classroom.
Reassuring the delegation, he pledged that the present administration will continue pushing until the education system is fully revitalised and capable of serving every child in Zamfara.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Alhaji Bala Tafida, expressed gratitude to Governor Lawal for his sustained support and commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning within nomadic communities.