The Sokoto State Government has suspended six school principals over allegations of insubordination and the unauthorised collection of fees linked to Junior Secondary School examination results.
The decision was announced by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Ahmad Ala, through the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Iya.
“No principal or school administrator will be allowed to act outside the law or exploit students and parents,” Ala said, adding, “Our schools must be governed by accountability, not personal interests.” He stressed that the government would take action against any official found to have breached regulations.
The principals affected come from Nana Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School Gagi, GDSS Mana, Giginya Memorial College, Mana Basic Secondary School, and GDSS Silame. The principal of GDSS Silame was singled out for insubordination.
To investigate the matter, the commissioner established a five-member committee led by Professor Mustapha Tukur. The panel also includes the Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Examination Board, the Director of Quality Assurance at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the Director of Planning at the Teachers Service Board, and the Director of Quality Assurance at the Examination Board, who will serve as the committee secretary.
Suspended principals have been instructed to hand over all administrative responsibilities to their respective vice principals with immediate effect. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to discipline, transparency, and accountability across public schools in the state.
