Amidst efforts to raise the standard of education, Governor Uba Sani has pledged that no effort will be spared to deliver quality education to pupils and students in Kaduna State, as the government recorded the sponsorship of 136,742 candidates’ enrollment in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations and others in 2024.

According to the government, the number of candidates enrolled in public examinations will increase to 175,752 students in 2025 as part of the Human Capital Development project in the state.

The Director General of Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA), Professor Usman Zaria, said this in a presentation at the quarterly press briefing held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.

Professor Zaria said, “Governor Sani has sponsored over 136,742 candidates for various examinations in 2024, and the beneficiaries will increase to 175,752 this year, including orphans.”

He further disclosed that the Kaduna State government has secured the commitment of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to construct the first Computer-Based Test (CBT) center in the North.

The Director General, who commended Governor Uba Sani for his visionary leadership, recalled that Kaduna State has been elected to four strategic WAEC committees, namely the Administrative and Finance, Examinations, Tenders Board, as well as Appointments committees.

The Director General disclosed that the state “successfully hosted the 62nd WAEC AGM in November 2024, attracting international recognition and economic benefits.”

He said that the Authority has conducted a comprehensive mapping of all private schools in Kaduna State, adding that “3,622 private schools were identified and documented, exceeding the previous estimate of 1,800.”

According to the Director General, Global Positioning System (GPS) “coordinates were captured for effective planning and regulatory oversight.”

Professor Zaria warned unregistered private schools to register with the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) immediately to avoid enforcement action.

“Private schools should ensure timely payment of annual renewal fees. The deadline for Basic Education Certificate Examination and Basic Arabic and Islamic Certificate Examination registration is March 14, 2025—schools must adhere strictly,” he said.

The Director General maintained that private school license renewal now requires submission of a Quality Assurance report.”

He added further that KSSQAA has trained 604 teachers and other staff in collaboration with development partners, adding that the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigerian Education (PLANE) established a modern ICT hub within the Authority’s premises.