Gombe State authorities announce legal action against parents who fail to enroll children in educational institutions. The state's Universal Basic Education Board Chairman, Babaji Babadidi, outlined penalties during Monday's launch of the 2025/2026 School Enrollment Campaign in Amada, Akko Local Government Area. Parents face potential imprisonment under Section 19(2) of the SUBEB Amendment Law 2021, with first violations carrying one-month sentences and repeat offenses resulting in two-month terms.
The government seeks to register 400,000 primary school students this academic session. Education Commissioner Prof. Aishatu Maigari reports that more than 700,000 children remain without schooling across the state. The North-East region contains 15 percent of Nigeria's total 18.2 million out-of-school population. Officials emphasize that educational access will prepare students for entrepreneurship and skilled employment opportunities beyond government positions. The enforcement represents a shift from previous incentive-based policies toward mandatory compliance measures.
The government seeks to register 400,000 primary school students this academic session. Education Commissioner Prof. Aishatu Maigari reports that more than 700,000 children remain without schooling across the state. The North-East region contains 15 percent of Nigeria's total 18.2 million out-of-school population. Officials emphasize that educational access will prepare students for entrepreneurship and skilled employment opportunities beyond government positions. The enforcement represents a shift from previous incentive-based policies toward mandatory compliance measures.
