Kano Education Commissioner suspends 3 principals

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, on Friday suspended three principals of secondary schools in Dawakin Local Government areas of the state over failure to report to duty.

They were the principals of Government Girls Secondary School, Dawanau; Government Girls Secondary School, Kwa; and G.A.S.S. Dawanau, all in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area.

The Commissioner suspended the two principals after visiting their schools between 9 and 10 a.m., Friday, without meeting them on seat.

A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Ameen K. Yassar, indicated that from the checks the Commissioner conducted the two principals have routinely absconded from work on Fridays, for quite some time.”

“This administration will not condone truancy, lateness or any form of official misconduct, therefore, these principals are suspended forthwith,” he said.

The Commissioner further directed that new and competent principals be posted to the two schools immediately, to ensure that academic activities are not disrupted.

Doguwa also directed that four teachers at G.G.S.S Kwa and two at G.A.S.S Dawanau be queried for truancy.

“The action of these principals and teachers depicts lack of seriousness. We are a serious government and we will not allow uncommitted people to ruin our plans for education,” he added.

However, the Commissioner has directed that the the Principal of G.G.S.S. Harbau, Tsanyawa local government, be rewarded for her diligence to duty.