Jigawa officials crack down on school feeding sabotage
The Jigawa State Government has issued a stern warning to boarding school principals about undermining the students’ feeding programme. Auwal Sankara, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties, led a recent inspection that resulted in immediate action against a school principal. The government has already suspended several contractors for alleged fraud and poor food quality. Authorities are urging vigilance from parents, students, and the community to maintain high standards.
What happened
- The state government warned boarding school principals against sabotaging the student feeding programme.
- Several school feeding contractors were dismissed and suspended over alleged fraud, substandard food supplies, and inflated student numbers.
- Auwal Sankara led an inspection at Girls Model Boarding School, Kudai, resulting in the principal’s immediate suspension after a 30 per cent inflation in student headcount was discovered.
- The vice-principal was appointed as acting principal, and officials noted improved meal quality for students.
- The ministry pledged ongoing unannounced inspections and called on the public to report any issues with the feeding programme.
