By Nasir Shuaibu
The Bauchi State Government has announced plans to establish a mobile court to prosecute proprietors of unregistered private schools as it intensifies enforcement of education regulations
Commissioner for Education, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, made the announcement on Wednesday during an inspection tour of selected private schools in Bauchi metropolis.
He disclosed that only 17 of the 47 schools inspected were duly registered with the Ministry of Education, while the remaining 30 were operating illegally.
Abdulkadir Ibrahim said the Ministry of Education would collaborate with the Ministry of Justice and the Bauchi State House of Assembly to facilitate the establishment of the mobile court, warning that defaulting schools would face legal action and possible closure.
He explained that the initiative is part of the government’s efforts to sanitise the education sector and ensure compliance with minimum standards across both public and private schools.
The commissioner reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing the law while promoting collaboration with compliant school proprietors to improve learning outcomes.
He commended the management of Sunshine International Schools and Dolphin Maria College for adhering to the required standards and urged other private schools to regularise their registration.
Responding, the proprietors thanked the commissioner for the visit and described it as unprecedented, pledging continued cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
The inspection team included the Permanent Secretary and other top management officials of the ministry.
Some pupils interviewed said the visit had inspired them to work harder in their studies and pursue leadership roles in the future.
