TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA.
It is now an offense for any school head in Niger state to demand the Parent Teachers Association Fees (PTA) as the State government has promised to pay for pupils in primary and secondary schools across the state.
The governor made this announcement when he spoke at Sarkin Pawa, Munya local council of the state when he visited the area on Thursday,16th January 2025.
Bago maintained that the government had taken the responsibility of PTA of all children in public schools in the state and asked parents and guardians not to pay PTA fees for their children anymore.
He also cautions Headmasters and Principals in public schools to stop collecting PTA from any school children, warning that anyone found wanting would be sanctioned accordingly.
The Governor had earlier advised parents to enroll their wards in school, especially the girl child, adding that school uniforms should not be an impediment to any children from going to school, saying children can go to school with their dresses.
“Allow your children to go to school; school uniform should not be your impediment, and any teacher that sends your child back home, pls report him; he will also be sent packing from the school, “Bago warned.
The governor has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing road project in the area and enjoined the Contractor to handle the project to ensure timely completion.
Bago also promised to construct a road from Sarikin Pawa to Kaduna State, construct a modern market, and provide potable drinking water as well as primary health care, among others.
The Chairman of Munya local council, Aminu Najumi, Commissioner of Lands and Housing, Barrister Moses Magaji, and Mr. Peter Sankara, in their separate remarks, lauded the governor for his people-oriented projects in the area, describing his one-year landmark achievements as unprecedented.
They told the governor that the area was experiencing relative peace and commended him for providing enough security agents to protect the life and property of the people.
