Kebbi State House of Assembly has passed a bill for the establishment of a Senior Secondary Education Board to strengthen the management and quality of secondary education in the state.

The bill was passed during Tuesday’s plenary session after the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Basic and Secondary Education, chaired by Muhammad Garba Bena, member representing Danko/Wasagu East.

Bena explained that the bill underwent first and second readings before being referred to the committee for legislative scrutiny, during which consultations were held with stakeholders, including officials of the State Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education.

He said the board, once established, would be responsible for formulating policies in line with national education standards, managing resources, and promoting students’ welfare across senior secondary schools in the state.

Presiding over the plenary, Speaker of the House, Mohammed Usman Zuru, said the new board would enhance the coordination and performance of senior secondary schools in Kebbi.

He stressed the need for stronger education structures to equip students with the skills required for academic and career success.

The bill will now be transmitted to Governor Nasir Idris for assent.

Kebbi Assembly passes bill to establish senior secondary education board