The Kano State government has announced the revocation of certificates of operation of all the private schools operating in the state with immediate effect.
The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the governor on private and voluntary institutions, Baba Abubakar Umar, noting that the decision was taken during a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools.
According to him,” all the schools are expected to collect new registration forms to fill for new certificates to be issued.
“The government is working towards sanitizing private schools operations and ensured adherence to established laws and guidelines,” he said
Alhaji Umar then called on all the proprietors to pay their 10 percent tax to the government as and when due for the progress of the sector.
He however stated that his return to the position of managing the private schools should not intimidate anyone as there is no witch-hunting.
While speaking on behalf of the proprietors, chairman National association of private schools owners, Kano state chapter, Alhaji Muhammad Malam Adamu, commended the government’s move, saying it will further boost the education sector in the state.
He then appealed to all members to cooperate with the new system as it will also benefit them.
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