Governor Lawal Takes Action: Condemns State Of Correctional Facility For Children In Zamfara

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed deep concern regarding the current state of education in the state…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Governor conveyed his disappointment during a visit to an Approved School, established to function as a correctional center for modifying deviant behavior, especially among underage children.

Governor Lawal attributed the decay in the school system to the neglect by the previous administration and strongly condemned the unsanitary conditions of the school premises.

He highlighted issues such as the unpleasant odor emanating from certain areas of the student’s hostel, broken windows, deteriorating walls, and worn-out floors, emphasizing that some students even sleep on dilapidated mattresses.

Visibly disturbed by the school’s condition, the Governor conducted a thorough inspection of the kitchen, empty workshop halls, and other sections of the institution.

Expressing his dismay, Governor Lawal stated, “I have come to see for myself the condition of this place, but what I have seen so far is horrible. I can’t even explain.

The place, which should have been a befitting center for correcting deviant behaviors of children, is in a condition that one cannot keep an animal, let alone human beings.

No responsible parent will contemplate bringing his child to such a very bad environment, no matter the gravity of his delinquent behavior.”

The Principal of the school, Sale Muhammad, who guided the governor during the tour, revealed that the school has never had electricity from the national grid since its creation.

He also lamented the absence of essential facilities, including a clinic, furniture, and workshop tools for training students in skills for self-reliance.

After the inspection, Governor Dauda issued a directive to the relevant Ministries to ensure the school, along with its access road, mosques, and kitchen, is improved to fulfill its mandate as a correctional facility for children.