In its bid to ensure security and safety of students, Sokoto state government on Thursday directed a temporary merger of boarding schools across border towns earlier closed.Accordingly, pupils of Government Boarding Primary Schools in Balle, Isa and Jabo are to return to their respective schools for continuation of classes.
Hitherto, the release said the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Muhammad Bello Abubakar Guiwa confirmed that all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure the success of the merger.Guiwa also said all Covid-19 protocols would be adhered strictly in all the affected Schools. Also, Government Girls Secondary School Illela will move to HABMASS, Sokoto, UBEC S/Birnin Gobir to HABMASS, Sokoto, GGC Rabah to Government Girls Unity Secondary School Bodinga, GSS Gada to GSS Kware, GSS Gandi to GSS Wurno.