Masari fires education commissioner who called for teachers to undergo aptitude test

December 28, 2017
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Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state has on Thursday sacked his Commissioner of Education, Professor Halimatu Sa’adiya Idris. Governor Masari demotes principal, head teacher A press statement signed and made available to newsmen in the state by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi quoted a letter personally signed by the Governor, saying the Commissioner was relieved of her appointment with immediate effect.

Her statement has caused serious tension and apprehension in the state with many calling for her ousting.

Masari in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Media, Abdu Labaran Malumfashi, Masari said taking into account the fact that political activities leading to elections would commence early next year, “it has become necessary for  the government to bring more active politicians on board so as to fasten activities of governance”.

Source  : DailyTrust

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