Tambuwal Enrols 200,000 Children Under BESDA In Sokoto

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has enrolled 200,000 out-of-school children back to school in the state.

The enrollment was made under the Better Education Services Delivery For All (BESDA) non-formal learning system within one year.

This was disclosed by the state's chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Honourable Altini Kajiji on Wednesday. 

He revealed that the board had provided materials for learning worth over N30 million from the time he assumed office. 

According to the SUBEB chairman, the board had also established 41,000 non-formal education centres under BESDA in the state with the employment of over 1,700 volunteer graduates. 

The board chairman added:“We have also constructed and equipped 76 post literacy skill acquisition centres across the state, in addition to construction and renovation of schools.”

According to him, the board led the construction of boreholes, shades and toilet facilities in selected BESDA learning centres while providing about 39,941 double-seater furniture to schools in the state.

Kajiji further revealed that the board was working tirelessly to ensure teachers welfare, especially primary school teachers.