State Govt Threatens To Shut Down Private School Over Debts

The Jigawa State Ministry of Education has threatened to shut down private schools operating junior and senior secondary school sections without an official upgrading process from the ministry.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Private Schools of the ministry, Malam Musa A. Ya’u, issued to newsmen.

Ya’u disclosed that the Jigawa State Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology had set up a committee to visit all private schools across the state and collect annual registration fees in private schools.

The ministry urged the proprietors to ensure the payment of all their outstanding debts, as the team from the ministry will visit all private schools to verify that all outstanding debts are paid by each school.

Malam Musa A. Ya’u, however, called on private schools that are operating without approval from the ministry to obtain it before the arrival of the team.

He warned that any private school that commences junior or senior sections without an official upgrading process from the ministry will be shut down.

Jigawa State Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage For Civil Servants

Meanwhile, Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants to ₦70,000, setting a new standard for employee compensation in the state.

This decision was declared at the Jigawa State Government House in Dutse following the submission of a report from the state’s minimum wage committee.

Governor Namadi emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of its workforce, acknowledging the need to align salaries with the rising cost of living.

“We are resolved to pay our workers ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage,” he stated during the announcement.

The governor highlighted that this increment aims to alleviate the financial challenges faced by civil servants and is reflective of the economic and fiscal capabilities of the state.

The response from the state’s civil servants has been overwhelmingly positive, as many had been anticipating the adjustment.

The governor assured that the implementation of the new wage would commence promptly, ensuring that the necessary administrative processes are expedited for a smooth transition.

The minimum wage committee, established to evaluate and recommend fair wage adjustments, praised Governor Namadi for his prompt decision.

Their report considered several critical factors, including the current inflation rates and the necessity to maintain a motivated and efficient workforce amidst economic uncertainties.

This wage revision in Jigawa aligns with national movements, following President Bola Tinubu’s earlier directive setting ₦70,000 as the new federal minimum wage, up from the previous ₦30,000.