Ministry of Education Science and Technology - MOEST, Zamfara State

09/07/2026

Earlier this morning, the Director of the Education Quality Assurance Services Department and I had the opportunity to visit Sambo Dan Ashafa Technical College, Gusau, where we witnessed the commencement of the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) inter-school learners' quiz competition organized by UNICEF in collaboration with the Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST).
The exercise demonstrated the effective use of the Nigeria Learning Passport as a modern digital assessment tool that enhances teaching and learning. By integrating technology into the assessment process, the initiative promotes improved learning outcomes, encourages healthy academic competition among students, and supports the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills. This innovative approach represents a significant step towards improving the quality of education and learners' achievement in our schools.

01/07/2026

GOVERNOR LAWAL REASSIGNS COMMISSIONERS, ASSIGNS BUDGET AND PLANNING PORTFOLIO

Governor Dauda Lawal has assigned Professor Yahaya Zakari as the Commissioner for the Zamfara State Ministry of Budget and Planning.

The appointment follows the swearing-in of Professor Zakari as a member of the Zamfara State Executive Council.

According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, the former Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology as its substantive Commissioner.

Governor Lawal has directed the affected commissioners to assume duty in their respective ministries with immediate effect.

The governor also urged them to demonstrate renewed commitment, professionalism, and dedication in implementing government policies and programmes in line with his administration's Rescue Agenda.

The statement was signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media in the Office of the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Suleman Ahmad Tudu.

30/06/2026

*WASSCE FOR SCHOOL CANDIDATES, 2026*
*COORDINATION AND MARKING EXERCISE*

This is to inform all serving and prospective examiners that the Coordination and Marking Exercise for WASSCE for School Candidates, 2026, will commence as follows:

*Chief Examiners/Team Leaders Coord:* Thursday, July 2, 2026

*Assistant Examiners/Gatecrashers Coord:* Friday, July 3, 2026

*Time:* 2:00 pm

Prospective examiners (Gatecrashers) are required to come along with both the original copies and photocopies of their academic credentials, particularly their First Degree Certificate, for verification purposes.

Please ensure strict compliance and circulate the message to other examiners not on this platform.

Thank you.

*Adedayo, S. F.*
For : DR/Zonal Coordinator, Sokoto

29/06/2026

THE NEWLY POSTED CHAIRPERSON STATE EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE AUTHORITY HAJIYA KULU IBRAHIM NA,ALA HOLD AN INTERECTIVE SELF INTRODUCTION SESSION WITH MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE AUTHORITY TODAY MONDAY 29/06/2026.

Addressing the management and entire Staff of the authority Hajiya kulu Ibrahim na,ala charge them to dedicate themselves to their responsibility aimed at improving standards education in the state

Hajiya kulu Ibrahim na ala explained that her door is remain open to any staff of the authority aimed at contribute their quaters for the success.

The chairperson called on the staff and management to joint hand with her in order to move the educational sector forward.

She also called on the unity and collaboration among staff and management in achieving the authority mandate.

Hajiya kulu Ibrahim na ala appreciated the confedence respond in her and pledge to work deligenlty to strength authority operation promote quality education and enhance the welfare of the staffers of the authority.

In his vote of thanke the secretary of the authority malam Ibrahim shehu Iman assured her that the management and entire Staff will continue geven their total support and cooperation in order to succeed

The secretary charge her to treat everyone equal without different

The meeting was attended by all the directors of the authority and entire Staff of the authority

Signed
Rufai Hassan Gusau public Relation Officer PRO

29/06/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The Management of the Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Tsafe (FUHST) wishes to inform the general public that on Tuesday, the official advertisement for various employment opportunities will be published in the Daily Trust Newspaper.

The recruitment exercise is open to qualified Nigerians from different professional backgrounds, with a special encouragement for qualified indigenes of Zamfara State to apply.

Available opportunities are expected to include, but are not limited to:

- Academic Staff (Lecturers and Professors)
- Administrative Officers
- Medical Doctors
- Nurses and Midwives
- Medical Laboratory Scientists
- Pharmacists
- ICT Personnel
- Accountants
- Engineers
- Librarians
- Procurement Officers
- Human Resource Officers
- Security Personnel
- Drivers
- Clerical Officers
- Cleaners and Other Supporting Staff

Distinguished Sen Ikra Aliyu Bilbis has assured the public that every applicant who meets the required qualifications and fulfills all the stipulated requirements will have a fair opportunity. The recruitment process will be based strictly on merit, without favoritism, tribalism, or political influence.

All interested applicants are advised to obtain the Daily Trust Newspaper on Tuesday, carefully read the requirements, and submit their applications before the closing date.

Good luck to all prospective applicants.

18/06/2026

Non Academic Staff
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERS 2,117 NON TEACHING STAFF FILES TO HEAD OF SERVICE.

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has successfully transferred and handed over the files of 2,117 non-teaching staff to the Office of the Head of Service for redeployment.

The exercise is part of the ongoing education sector reforms approved by His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, under the State of Emergency declared in the sector.

In a statement, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Maryam Yahaya Shantali, highlighted key aspects of the exercise, including:

The transfer of staff files containing the personal and service records of the affected workers.

The redeployment process, which will be coordinated and supervised by the Office of the Head of Service.

Assurance that all affected staff will retain their employment status and entitlements throughout the redeployment process.

Hajiya Maryam Yahaya Shantali further restated the government's commitment to strengthening institutional efficiency, improving workforce management, and enhancing service delivery across the education sector in the state

Bashir Abashiya
Public Relations officer
Ministry of Education Science and Technology

15/06/2026

ZAMFARA STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MOEST)

14th June 2026

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

REVISED STRATEGIC REALIGNMENT OF LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES ACROSS EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND PARASTATALS

The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology wishes to inform the general public, staff of affected institutions, and all education stakeholders that His Excellency, (Dr.) Dauda Lawal, Executive Governor of Zamfara State, has carefully reviewed the earlier public announcement on the strategic realignment of leadership responsibilities across selected Education Institutions and Parastatals.

Following a formal letter of observation dated 14th June 2026 from the Chairman of the Governing Council, Zamfara State College of Education, Maru Prof. Tukur Adamu, which drew attention to the legal provisions establishing the College. The Governor has directed a revised realignment that respects the extant laws governing tertiary institutions while continuing the broader reform agenda.

Accordingly, after due consultation and in exercise of the Governor’s powers, the following leadership arrangements are hereby approved with immediate effect:

1. Dr. Abdullahi Haruna, Zamfara State College of Education, Maru, retained as Provost, COE Maru

2. Dr. Nura Salihu Anka, Zamfara State College of Arts and Science &Technology (ZACAST), retained as Provost, ZACAS

3. Hajiya Zuwaira Abdu Gusau, State Agency for Mass Education, retained as Executive Secretary, State Agency for Mass Education

The Ministry emphasizes that this revised realignment does not detract from the Government’s commitment to institutional effectiveness, accountability, service delivery, and educational reform. Rather, it reinforces due process, respect for enabling laws, and collaborative governance between Ministries, Governing Councils, and the Office of the Governor.

All affected officers are expected to continue discharging their duties with dedication, innovati

14/06/2026

ZAMFARA GOVERNMENT APPROVES REASSIGNMENT OF EDUCATION AGENCY HEADS

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a strategic realignment of leadership responsibilities across selected education institutions and parastatals under the Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Maryam Yahaya Shantali, says the approval is aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness, enhancing accountability, improving service delivery, promoting innovation, and accelerating ongoing educational reforms in the state.

Under the new arrangement, Hauwa Ibrahim Na'Ala has been moved from the Secondary Education Board to the Education Quality Assurance Authority as Executive Chairman, while Umma Yusuf has been reassigned from the Education Quality Assurance Authority to the Teachers Service Board as Executive Chairman.

Also, Mohammed Aliyu has been transferred from the Teachers Service Board to the Secondary Education Board as Executive Chairman.

Similarly, Dr. Nura Salihu Anka, formerly of Zamfara College of Arts and Science, ZACAS, has been appointed Provost of the College of Education, Maru, while Dr. Abdullahi Haruna moves from the College of Education, Maru, to the Mass Education Board as Executive Secretary.

In addition, Zuwaira Abdu has been reassigned from the Mass Education Board to Zamfara College of Arts and Science, ZACAS.

The Ministry says the exercise is intended to consolidate ongoing reforms, strengthen institutional leadership, improve coordination among educational agencies, and enhance the quality of service delivery across all levels of education in the state.

Affected officers have been directed to assume their new responsibilities immediately and work towards advancing the administration's vision of providing accessible, inclusive, and quality education for all citizens of Zamfara State.

08/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

6th April 2026

The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced a total ban on signing-out carnivals and all related immoral practices across educational institutions in the state.

The directive was contained in a circular dated 6th April 2026, signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, and copied to His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, security agencies, school authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

According to the ministry, the carnivals often organised by final year students have increasingly turned into platforms for gross misconduct, indecent behaviour, and other disturbing activities that contradict the moral and academic values of the state’s education system.

To address the situation, the ministry issued the following directives:

*Immediate total ban on all signing-out activities and carnivals in schools.

*Mandatory stakeholders’ meetings in all institutions to communicate and enforce the directive.

*Strong advice to parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against participation in such acts.

*Strict penalties for violators, including teachers, students, and other responsible officials.

!The ministry stated that any teacher found aiding or condoning such acts will face serious disciplinary measures ranging from issuance of query, final written warning, suspension, or demotion.

!!For students, penalties include immediate withholding or cancellation of results, as well as repeating the final year where necessary.

*Security agencies and school security personnel have also been directed to ensure strict surveillance and compliance, while

*Religious and community leaders are urged to support the campaign by reinforcing moral guidance among youths.

The Ministry is restating the State government’s commitment to discipline, academic excellence, and the protection of moral standards in all schools across Zamfara State.

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