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One of the government secondary schools in Jigawa

18.03.2022 Featured PHOTOS: Dilapidated Structures Threaten Safety of Students in Jigawa

Published 18th Mar, 2022

By Lolade Olu-Ojegbeje

The Centre for Education Plan (also Eduplana) has reported that at least three government schools are in deplorable conditions in Jigawa State.

In a series of tweets on Thursday, the civic-tech organisation reported the deplorable state of the schools.

One of the schools, Model Boarding Primary and Junior Secondary School, has 600 students learning in deplorable condition.

The school's sign post
The school’s sign post
Hostel facility in the school
Hostel facility in the school

In another school, Jigawa Primary School, Dutse, dilapidated structures threaten the safety of students. Falling roofs, bad windows and doors, poor toilet facilities, and cracked walls render the environment inconducive for learning. The school is also understaffed, as “over 453 pupils are taught by 5 teachers”, according to Eduplana.

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The centre also said the school is in need a new roof, windows and doors, toilets, desks, cellings and instructional materials.

“Jigawa Primary School, in Dutse LGA where over 453 pupils are taught by 5 understaffed staff is plagued with dilapidated structures,” Eduplana wrote.

A classroom in Jigawa Primary School, Dutse
A classroom in Jigawa Primary School, Dutse

In Gurgun Daho Primary School, Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, only three teachers teach about 268 students.

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A classroom in the school
A classrom in the school

“This is the dilapidated state of Gurgun Daho Primary School, Kafin Hausa LGA, where 268 pupils learn and 3 staff work. We implore His Excellency to prioritize this school’s renovation,” Eduplana wrote.

An email sent to the Jigawa State Ministry of Education had not been responded to at press time.

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Published 18th Mar, 2022

By Lolade Olu-Ojegbeje

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