The Bauchi State Government has raised the alarm over the alarming increase in the number of unauthorized private schools across the state.

Indeed, the government cited violations of established guidelines and regulations governing their operation.

Commissioner for Education, Dr Jamila Mohammed Dahiru, made the disclosure on Tuesday while inaugurating a working committee aimed at tackling unregistered private schools in the region.

Dahiru, while interacting with members of the task force shortly after the inauguration, said that “this is one of the efforts of the state government to address the issues related to the proliferation of unregistered private schools and failure to comply with state guidelines for the facility. such schools.

The commissioner noted that a public meeting was held with school owners, their associations and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges and establish the task force.

Dahiru outlined the responsibilities of the Committee, which include identifying unregistered schools in the state, conducting inspections of such institutions and issuing immediate orders through a mobile tribunal.

Additionally, she said the Committee would look for ways to monitor compliance, take necessary steps to promote compliance with private school regulations, and include individuals who can help it fulfill its mandate.

The terms of reference of the committee include: identification of unregistered schools across the state; carry out inspections in identified schools; implement immediate legal action through a circuit court; Develop strategies to monitor compliance with state guidelines; Propose additional measures to improve compliance with regulations governing private schools and co-opt individuals who can help achieve the committee’s goals.

Speaking on behalf of the task force, Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Dr. Nasir Alaa, pledged to discharge his duties diligently.

He commended the State Government and the Ministry of Education for establishing this task force, noting that it was a long overdue response to the proliferation of private schools, particularly in areas unsuitable for such establishments.

He assured that the legislature would continue to support the executive in creating an enabling environment for effective service delivery within the education sector.

The Taskforce committee is composed of the following members: Permanent Secretary of SUBEB – Co-President; Chairman, House Committee on Education – Member; 20 Education Secretaries of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) – members; Directors of the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SUBEB – Members; Two State Presidents of NAPSS and APSON – members.

Others are: SBMC and PTA state presidents – members; Representatives of MLaCA, MORA, MOWA, MoJ and MoIC – Members; Two representatives of MoSaHA (Security Personnel) – Members; Representatives of six emirate councils – members and director of private schools – secretary

The task force is expected to play a crucial role in regulating the private education sector in Bauchi State, ensuring compliance with legal and educational standards.