Governor Lawal thrilled as Zamfara teacher wins best principal award

The Federal Government has honoured Musa Yahaya Paila, a Principal from Zamfara State, as the best in the nation during the 2024 Presidential Teachers’ and School Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, held on Saturday at Eagle Square in Abuja, coincided with the annual celebration of World Teachers’ Day on October 5th, a day designated by UNESCO to appreciate the transformative role of teachers in society.

Yahaya Paila, the Principal of Sambo Secondary School, Gusau, won the prestigious “Best Principal Award” in the public Senior Secondary Schools category, marking a significant achievement for both himself and the state of Zamfara. His outstanding dedication to education was rewarded with a medal and a brand-new car.

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In response to the accolade, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State expressed his joy and pride, noting that this recognition reflects the success of his administration’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the education sector.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal remarked, “This clearly indicates that the declaration of a state of emergency in the educational sector of Zamfara on November 14, 2023, is producing positive results.”

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He further emphasised that his administration is committed to fulfilling its pledge to overhaul the education sector, which had been in a state of near collapse prior to his leadership.

The Federal Government celebrated World Teachers’ Day 2024 under the theme “Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” Winners from public and private primary and secondary schools across the country were presented with a range of prizes, including cars, motorcycles, and generators, as a token of appreciation for their contributions to education.