The Plateau State Commissioner of Education, Hon. Kachollom Gang, has expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance recorded as schools across the state reopened for academic activities following a temporary closure over security concerns.
Speaking to journalists after monitoring the resumption of schools in Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas, the commissioner described the turnout of students and teachers as encouraging, noting that it reflected the commitment of school authorities to government directives.
It will be recalled that the Plateau State Government had earlier shut down schools as a precautionary measure in response to prevailing security challenges. With improved security arrangements and proactive interventions, the government later directed all public and private schools to resume normal academic activities.
Hon. Gang, who was represented during the monitoring exercise by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Sadia Yaro, commended school managements and students for their readiness and cooperation.
“We are impressed with the school management and the students. I want to encourage them to continue this because they have shown their commitment,” she said, adding that the government is determined to reduce disruptions to the academic calendar.
She further stressed that the ministry remains focused on ensuring students are well prepared for their examinations despite the interruption caused by the earlier closure.
Schools visited during the monitoring exercise included Saint John’s College, Government Secondary School Anglo Jos, Majesty International Academy Zarmaganda, and Government Secondary School Kuwi, all within the Jos metropolis.
