We Appreciate Your Efforts in NSUBEB and Will Support You — NSHA Speaker Assures New SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Kassim

By David Odama

The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, has pledged the unwavering support of the legislature to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in its quest to improve the quality of basic education across the state.

Speaking when he received the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Dr. Kassim Mohammed Kassim, and his management team during a courtesy visit to his office in Lafia, the Speaker assured of the Assembly’s readiness to collaborate with the board in achieving its mandate.

Dr. Jatau expressed confidence in the leadership of Dr. Kassim and praised his early efforts aimed at revitalizing primary education in the state.

“I commend you for the proactive steps you have taken so far. Primary education is the foundation; if it is not strong, nothing built on it will stand,” he stated.

He also used the opportunity to appreciate the SUBEB team for their condolence over the recent passing of his younger sister, Hajaratu.

While acknowledging Governor Abdullahi Sule’s commitment to educational development, Dr. Jatau reiterated the legislature’s intention to continue working in synergy with the executive to transform the education sector and other critical areas.

“We must join hands with His Excellency and your board to restore quality in our primary schools,” he said.

The Speaker emphasized the importance of implementing laws passed by the legislature, particularly concerning the supervision and management of junior secondary schools. He urged SUBEB to assert its statutory mandate in this regard.

“The laws are clear—our role is to legislate. It is the duty of other arms to interpret and enforce. On junior secondary school oversight, go and claim what rightly belongs to you,” he added.

On the issue of private schools, the Speaker pledged the Assembly’s cooperation to ensure only qualified operators are licensed to run such institutions.

Earlier, SUBEB Chairman Dr. Kassim explained that the visit was to commiserate with the Speaker over his bereavement and also to appreciate the Assembly’s role in his and his team’s confirmation.

Dr. Kassim revealed that the board had taken disciplinary action against contractors handling poorly executed projects, revoking nine contracts and suspending two others due to