FCTA Issues Warning on Low Turnout in Public Schools
Expressing satisfaction with the observed turnout during the visit, Hayyo cautioned that any school recording low student attendance would face consequences, deeming it a failure on the part of the school authorities. He emphasized, "When we discover a school whereby teachers are ready but students are not present or the turnout of the students is low, definitely we are going to change the administration of the school."
AKACHI NOEL 
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to principals and school administrators, placing accountability on them for any low student turnout in public schools. Dr. Danlami Hayyo, the secretary of the FCTA Education Secretariat, delivered the caution during the 2024 second term resumption visitation and inspection to selected schools in the Territory.
Expressing satisfaction with the observed turnout during the visit, Hayyo cautioned that any school recording low student attendance would face consequences, deeming it a failure on the part of the school authorities. He emphasized, "When we discover a school whereby teachers are ready but students are not present or the turnout of the students is low, definitely we are going to change the administration of the school."
Hayyo underscored the priority placed on education by the current administration, stating, "One of the priorities of the minister is education. We cannot wait until the minister sees something bad before we take action; definitely, we are going to curb the problem."
During the inspection of various schools, including Government Science and Technical College, GSTC, Area 3, Government Secondary School, Tundun-Wada, Junior Secondary School Wuse Zone 6, and Glisten Group of Schools, Jahi, the Secretary and his team expressed satisfaction with the overall turnout of students and teachers on the first day of the second term for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Hayyo acknowledged the encouraging attendance rate despite the Christmas and New Year break, commending the dedication of both students and teachers. He highlighted ongoing efforts to address challenges in the education sector, mentioning the allocation of N13.1 billion in the 2023 budget for renovations, construction, and provision of furniture in FCT schools.
