Bauchi State Government has commenced the local production of exercise books and chalk for distribution to public schools, in a move aimed at boosting education quality and promoting self-reliance.
The State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Muhammed Lawal, disclosed this on Friday during an inspection of the production facility at the Bauchi State Education Resource Centre (ERC).
According to him, the initiative goes beyond producing essential school materials locally, as the state has also embarked on rebranding textbooks to improve their quality and appeal.
“Today marks a significant milestone as exercise books are now being produced locally in Bauchi State under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and with the full support of His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed,” Lawal said, describing the development as a strategic shift away from reliance on external vendors who often supply substandard materials.
“There is no need to import these items. By producing them in-house, we are cutting out unqualified contractors and ensuring our students receive quality educational materials,” he added.
The Commissioner further explained that the production centre reflects the administration’s commitment to revamping the education sector, revealing plans to expand production to serve other states and generate revenue.
“Once local demand is met, we will explore export opportunities for our chalk and other materials. This initiative has strong economic prospects,” he stated.
Also speaking, the Director of the Education Resource Centre, Mr. Kabiru Ahmed, commended the staff at the facility for their dedication and commitment to the government’s education reform
