Yobe Government Plans Solar Power for All Secondary Schools by 2025
The Yobe State Government has announced its commitment to shift from fossil fuels to solar energy to power all public secondary schools in the state by 2025.
This initiative, aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure, was disclosed by Alhaji Baba Malam-Wali, the Secretary to the State Government, during an inspection of school projects in Nguru.
Schools visited included Government Higher Islamic College, Nguru; Government Day Secondary School, Gashua; Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe Campus; and Government Girls Unity College, Damaturu. Malam-Wali explained that the solar initiative is part of a broader plan to elevate educational standards across the state.
Since 2019, the Yobe Government has pursued multiple reforms, such as constructing new model schools to reduce overcrowding and collaborating with traditional leaders to boost primary school enrolment in rural areas. The state has also waived fees for the 2025 West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) and National Examination Council (NECO), ensuring parents are not financially burdened.
Efforts to support female education have included establishing additional secondary schools for girls. The state has also invested significantly in refurbishing existing schools with essential facilities and furniture, alongside operating a free feeding program for secondary school students, which costs about N500 million monthly.
Principals in Nguru expressed gratitude, noting the positive impact on enrolment, academic performance, and school infrastructure. Mr. Hasibullahi Jogi, a principal at NTIC Yobe Campus, lauded the government’s dedication to educational advancement.
Mr. Rajab Ismail, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe Council, accompanied journalists on the visit and emphasized the need for objective and development-focused reporting, urging journalists to support unity through balanced coverage.
