The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board has initiated plans to establish special “Second Chance” schools aimed at providing education opportunities for women who previously dropped out of formal schooling.
The initiative, led by the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, is designed to support married women and young women by combining basic education with vocational and life skills training.
According to the Board, the programme aligns with the education development agenda of Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto and seeks to reduce poverty and social vulnerability by equipping women with relevant knowledge and practical skills.
As part of preparations, a four-member committee has been constituted to develop a framework for implementation. The committee is chaired by Permanent Member IV, Jamila Abdulkadir Dan’uti.
The committee was inaugurated during a board meeting held on April 22, 2026, and began work the following day with a study visit to the Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board to understudy similar programmes already in operation.
During the visit, the team was received by the Executive Secretary of SUBEB Kebbi, Hassan Umar, alongside senior officials of the board.
The delegation toured Second Chance learning centres in Kalgo Local Government Area and at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, where they assessed operational models and implementation strategies.
Officials said the study tour was aimed at adapting proven approaches to suit the Sokoto context as plans advance for the rollout of similar centres across the state.
The initiative is part of a broader collaboration between SUBEB and the Universal Basic Education Commission to promote girls’ education, particularly for those unable to complete their schooling.
Members of the committee include Special Adviser to the Chairman, Ahmad Umar Gidadawa Sokoto, and the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Murtala Muhammadu Danladi.
The Board said the proposed schools will play a critical role in expanding access to inclusive education and empowering women across Sokoto State.
