Hurriya Lawal, the wife of Zamfara State’s Governor Dauda Lawal, expressed deep dismay over the dire condition of the Government Girls’ Arabic Secondary School in Gusau.
She was firm in her stance, deeming the state of the school “unacceptable.”
The educational facility in question had been one of the unfortunate casualties of the previous administration’s decision to shutter several secondary schools due to ongoing security challenges.
Governor Dauda Lawal, upon taking office, has made education a top priority of his administration.
During her visit to the school, Lawal assessed the situation firsthand and closely listened to the principal’s presentation.
She was quick to observe a multitude of challenges plaguing the school, including issues related to electricity, a shortage of vehicles, the absence of matrons and health workers, and the general dilapidation of the students’ hostels, among other concerns.
Lawal, unyielding in her determination, declared, “This is unacceptable; we cannot continue to allow schools for our children to remain closed.”
She underscored the significant emphasis her husband’s administration places on education, revealing her own fervent passion for girl-child education.
With a resolute promise, she assured that the state government would expedite the renovation process and reopen the school, breathing new life into this once-vibrant institution.
Her commitment to revitalising the school is not only a testament to the administration’s dedication to education but also a profound endorsement of the importance of providing quality education to the girl-child.
Earlier in the day, the school principal, Hafsatu Musa, conveyed her gratitude for the governor’s wife’s visit.
She recounted how the school had languished for approximately three years, ever since its closure by the previous administration.
In its heyday, the school had accommodated over 2000 female students, but now, there are just around 100 day students left.
The visit by Lawal has rekindled hope for the revival of this institution and the restoration of education opportunities for the girls of Zamfara.
