The Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has confirmed that the police have detained seven teachers over alleged examination malpractice during a statewide assessment exercise.
The Executive Chairman of the Board, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this while monitoring the exercise at various centres, noting that the affected teachers were handed over to security authorities for further investigation.
He said the action is part of ongoing state government efforts to reform the education sector.
He described the assessment as a vital step towards improving the quality of basic education in Jigawa State.
According to him, the exercise is aimed at strengthening teaching standards and ensuring that only capable and committed teachers remain in the system.
Professor Musa reaffirmed the government’s resolve to tackle learning poverty and improve educational outcomes through greater accountability.
He warned that examination malpractice would not be tolerated, describing it as a major threat to the integrity of the education system.
More than 8,400 teachers took part in the Teacher Training Needs Assessment conducted across the state to evaluate their competence and identify areas needing improvement.
