By Ehinome Agbon, Kaduna.
KADUNA– The Kaduna State Basic Education Accountability Mechanism (KADBEAM) convened a high-level meeting at Bafra Hotel on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, setting the stage for improved educational outcomes in the state. Attended by members of KADBEAM and the Partnership for Learning in Nigeria (PLANE), the session aimed to finalize the implementation of KADBEAM’s 2025 strategic plan and to integrate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) forum activities into its operations.
Participants broke into small groups to evaluate and rank proposed educational initiatives based on urgency and impact, categorizing them as high, medium, or low priority. Among the key issues identified was a significant shortage of teachers in certain regions of Kaduna State—an ongoing challenge attributed to fears of insurgency, insufficient infrastructure, security concerns, and the difficulty of reaching remote or conflict-affected areas. The meeting underscored the need for urgent intervention to ensure equal access to quality education for all children.
A highlight of the day’s proceedings was a presentation by a PLANE member on the significance of Public-Private Partnerships in education. The group explored successes and challenges from the existing PPP forum, discussing how best to weave its strategic plan into KADBEAM’s overall framework. By strengthening ties between government, private sector, and other stakeholders, attendees aim to address infrastructure gaps, improve teacher distribution, and enhance overall accountability within Kaduna’s educational system.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to actionable steps that will fortify basic education in Kaduna State. Moving forward, KADBEAM and PLANE plan to jointly tackle the obstacles to equitable learning—particularly in rural areas—while ensuring that every child in Kaduna has a fair shot at academic success. Stakeholders are optimistic that these concerted efforts will significantly elevate the state’s educational standards in the coming year.
