Tension Hits Northern State as Students Protest Separation of Boys, Girls in School
Some students in Bauchi state are currently protesting over a new policy by the state government separating girls from boys in schools.
The students from various secondary schools which have earlier resumed the academic session on Monday, September 19.
Vanguard reports that the Bauchi state commissioner for education, Aliyu Tilde, said the government of the state has concluded plans to separate male and female students in secondary schools in the state.
Source: UGC
Speaking to journalists at the Bauchi State Executive Council meeting, Tilde said the new policy will only be executed whenever and wherever it was possible.
According to Tilde, the need for the policy is to address moral decadence, which he said has become prevalent among students of secondary schools.
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In addition, private schools would take a cue from the initiative and separate the males who would be attending their academic activities in one institution and the females in another separate institution.
2023: Fresh crisis looms in PDP as influential northern governor drops deputy, picks new running mate
For personal reasons and interests, the governor of Bauchi state had decided to pick a new running mate for the 2023 election.
In a meeting with PDP stalwarts, Governor Bala Mohammed picked Auwal Mohammed Jatau, currently representing Zaki Federal Constituency, as his running mate.
Reacting, Jatau, who is currently representing Zaki Federal Constituency, assured of his support and contribution to the success of the PDP-led administration and projects in the state.
Accord picks ex-Zamafara SSG as vice presidential candidate
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported earlier that Professor Christopher Imumolen, the presidential candidate of the Accord Party had settled for Bello Bala Maru, former secretary to the Zamfara state government, as his running mate.
The announcement of Bala Maru was made known via a statement made available to Legit.ng on Thursday, August 25.
As gathered by Legit.ng, Bala Maru's selection became imminent after several consultations by some of the party's big wigs across the country.
Source: Legit.ng
