The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced that all public primary and junior secondary schools across the state will resume for the second term on Monday, January 5, despite ongoing security concerns in parts of the state.
According to the Board, the first-term holiday officially ends on Sunday, January 4, with academic and administrative activities expected to commence the following day in all schools under its supervision.
In a statement issued by the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, parents and members of the public were assured that adequate arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth, coordinated, and orderly resumption across the state.
Tambuwal urged key stakeholders in the basic education sector, including parents and guardians, traditional and religious leaders, School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), and Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs)—to support the resumption process and encourage pupils to return to school as scheduled.
He also directed education secretaries and school support officers to begin immediate monitoring and supervision of schools to ensure full compliance with the resumption date and adherence to academic standards.
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To strengthen oversight, the SUBEB chairman disclosed that three special monitoring teams, led by permanent board members, will be deployed across the state’s three senatorial zones to assess the level of resumption and the readiness of schools.
Tambuwal further warned contractors handling classroom construction, perimeter fencing, borehole projects, and furniture supply to expedite work and deliver all projects in line with agreed timelines.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining uninterrupted access to basic education and safeguarding the learning opportunities of children in Sokoto State, despite prevailing security challenges.
