Zamfara North Senatorial District Appeals for Relocation of Health Technology School to Address Educational Inequality

In a bold move to address educational disparities, Sardaunan Shinkafi has issued an open letter appealing for the relocation of the School of Health Technology from Tsafe to Zamfara North Senatorial District. The appeal, shared publicly on his Facebook page, highlights significant imbalances in the distribution of higher institutions across Zamfara State. 

Glaring Disparities in Institution Allocation 

Recent data reveals troubling inequalities in educational infrastructure: 

- Federal Institutions: 

  - Zamfara Central dominates with 6 institutions (67%) 

  - Zamfara West has 2 institutions (22%) 

  - Zamfara North possesses just 1 institution (11%) 

- State-Owned Institutions:

  - Zamfara Central hosts 4 schools (57%) 

  - Zamfara West has 3 institutions (43%) 

  - Zamfara North has zero state-owned higher institutions 

The recent establishment of the Federal University of Health Sciences in Tsafe has further concentrated educational resources in Zamfara Central. 

The Case for Zamfara North

Comprising Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda, Birnin Magaji and Zurmi LGAs, Zamfara North remains the most educationally marginalized region. While acknowledging government plans to establish a School of Nursing in Zurmi, Sardaunan Shinkafi emphasized that relocating the School of Health Technology would be transformative for the region's youth. 

Official Appeal Channels 

The open letter was formally addressed to: 

- Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Education, Zamfara State 

Copies were marked to: 

1. Ministry of Environment and Solid Minerals 

2. Project Monitoring Office 

3. Ministry of Land and Housing 

4. Ministry of Youth and Sports 

Stakeholder Reactions

Education advocates have welcomed the appeal, noting it aligns with Governor Dauda Lawal's commitment to equitable development. " This is a very nice submission and I hope those in the corridors of power would find it worthy of consideration.," commented Abdul-Azeez Muhammad Zurmi

The appeal now awaits official response from the Zamfara State Government. If approved, the relocation could mark a significant step in addressing regional educational imbalances. 

Myschoolnews will continue to monitor developments on this important issue.

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