The Bauchi State Government has issued a stern warning to school heads and education managers across the state, urging them to uphold accountability and protect school property from theft and vandalism.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Education’s Public Relations Officer, Jalaludeen Usman, the government emphasized that any official found responsible for the destruction or illegal sale of school assets would face legal consequences.
The ministry noted that vandalism and theft continue to plague public schools, often due to limited community involvement. It appealed to residents to take ownership of schools within their areas, stressing that schools serve the broader community—not just the government.
“A school is a community asset. Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard it,” the statement read, urging residents to support school administrators and promptly report any suspicious activity.
The government also highlighted ongoing investments in the education sector under Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, including classroom renovations, provision of teaching materials, and continuous teacher training. It called for collective efforts to protect these investments and ensure a secure learning environment for students.
“Education is a top priority. Protecting our schools is a shared responsibility that guarantees a better future for our children,” the ministry added.
The warning comes on the heels of disciplinary action taken by the Bauchi State Teachers’ Service Commission last Thursday against two senior officials of Government Day Secondary School, Kirfi. The school’s principal, Malam Musa Ahmed Ningi, and senior master, Malam Adamu Shehu, were removed for conspiring to illegally sell school property.
According to the commission, the duo sold 32 scrapped student beds, nine jumbo aluminium pots, and an unspecified quantity of roofing sheets. They have been ordered to refund N597,000—the estimated value of the items.
