Governor Dauda Lawal has procured and flagged off the distribution of 408,137 teaching and learning materials for public schools across Zamfara State, in what he described as one of the largest single investments in instructional resources in the state’s history.
The ceremony, held on Friday at the Teacher Training and Development Centre (TTDC), Bypass Road, Gusau, was attended by top government officials, education stakeholders, and representatives of development partners.
Speaking at the event, Governor Lawal reiterated his administration’s resolve to “rescue and rebuild” Zamfara through education, stressing that investing in human capital remained the most sustainable path to recovery and progress.
“From the very beginning, we recognised that the most effective way to restore Zamfara is to invest in the minds of our people. Today’s distribution reflects our conviction that teachers cannot succeed without the right tools, and pupils cannot learn without adequate materials,” the governor said.
The governor acknowledged the complementary support of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), which contributed 77,609 instructional materials, and UNICEF, which provided 5,000 Climate Change and Education Early Warning Handbooks. He said the combined interventions demonstrated the value of partnership in rebuilding the state’s education sector.
“These handbooks from UNICEF will equip our children with knowledge on environmental responsibility and preparedness in a world impacted by climate change. Together, these resources tell one powerful story, Zamfara has chosen the path of knowledge as the foundation for rebuilding,” Lawal added.
The governor also paid tribute to teachers across the state for their resilience and dedication despite challenges. “No investment in materials can substitute for the dedication of a teacher who inspires students daily. These resources will only have meaning if they are effectively used by passionate educators,” he said.
Lawal further urged parents and guardians to play an active role in their children’s education, emphasizing that learning does not end in the classroom. “A book alone is insufficient without encouragement at home. I urge parents to promote school attendance, monitor performance, and remind children that their future depends on commitment to learning,” he said.
The initiative comes as part of the administration’s broader education reform agenda aimed at improving learning outcomes and restoring confidence in Zamfara’s public school system.
