The Kebbi State Government has announced the reopening of Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, where 24 schoolgirls were abducted before they were later rescued.
The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Muhammad Bande, made this known while briefing journalists shortly after a security meeting with principals and heads of schools in Birnin Kebbi.
The government has assured that all necessary security measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of students and staff.
The decision follows the abduction of students from the school in November last year, after which the victims were successfully rescued.
Dr. Bande stated that confidence has been restored among parents and students through counseling and the full deployment of security personnel, paving the way for the resumption of academic activities at the school.
She disclosed that Governor Nasir Idris has directed the conduct of security awareness programmes for principals and school staff to prevent a recurrence of such incidents, adding that similar sessions had earlier been held in Zuru, Yauri, Jega, Bunza and Argungu, with the final session conducted in Birnin Kebbi.
The commissioner emphasized that principals, vice-principals, staff and students all have vital roles to play in maintaining school security.
SANI DUTSINMA
