The Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced the immediate posting of principals to Government Secondary Schools across the state, following the successful completion of a comprehensive competency test and interview process.
The announcement was made in a press release dated September 1, 2025, signed by Sani Danjuma Suleiman on behalf of the Ministry. According to the statement, the exercise was undertaken to ensure that “only competent, qualified, and credible leaders are entrusted with the management of our secondary schools.”
The Ministry emphasized that the selection was based on a transparent and multi-faceted evaluation. Key criteria for the postings included performance in the competency tests and interviews, as well as considerations for grade level, educational qualifications, geographical location, and the stated preferences of the candidates.
All newly appointed principals have been directed to report to their respective Zonal Education Quality Assurance (ZEQA) offices to collect their official posting letters.
A two-week period has been mandated for a thorough handover process between the outgoing and incoming school heads. The Ministry clarified that principals who were not affected by this exercise will remain in their current positions.
In the statement, the Ministry congratulated the successful principals, noting that their appointments are both a recognition of their competence and a “call to greater service in advancing the quality of education in Katsina State.”
The Ministry affirmed its commitment to working closely with the new school leaders to uplift educational standards, strengthen the sector, restore public confidence, and “build a future where every child in Katsina State has access to quality education under effective leadership.”
