CITAD Boosts Nomadic Education in Bauchi, Recruits Teachers for Neglected School

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has distributed school uniforms and learning materials to pupils of Kondawa Nomadic School in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State, while also recruiting three teachers to tackle the severe shortage of staff at the school.

The intervention, carried out on Thursday, forms part of CITAD’s broader efforts to improve access to education in remote rural communities, especially among Fulani nomadic populations.

Speaking during the exercise, CITAD Executive Director, Yunusa Zakari Ya’u, represented by Isah Garba, said the organisation provided 100 school uniforms to encourage enrolment and regular attendance among nomadic children.

According to him, access to basic educational materials remains essential in motivating pupils in underserved communities to remain in school.

Ya’u noted that lack of education continues to fuel insecurity and social challenges in many rural areas, stressing that sustained investment in learning would help reduce young people’s vulnerability to crime and other harmful activities.

He explained that the intervention at Kondawa was part of CITAD’s ongoing commitment to supporting education across Northern Nigeria.

He recalled a previous intervention in Shara community, Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State, where years of advocacy by CITAD contributed to government action that eventually led to the establishment of a primary school.

He also referenced a recent intervention at Bakin Kamanda Nomadic School in Danshoshiya community, Kiru Local Government Area, where the organisation distributed uniforms and educational materials to pupils.

The Education Secretary of Jama’are Local Government Area, Malam Shuaibu Umar, described the intervention as timely and urged the newly recruited teachers to remain dedicated to their duties.

He commended CITAD for supporting education in nomadic communities, adding that the initiative would improve enrolment and enhance learning outcomes in the area.

Also speaking, the Emir of Jama’are, Alhaji Nuhu Ahmad Wabi, represented by the District Head of Gilar and Gongo, Alhaji Wada, praised CITAD’s commitment to nomadic education in the emirate and across northern Nigeria.

The traditional ruler called on other national and international non-governmental organisations to partner with CITAD in expanding humanitarian and educational support to underserved communities.

CITAD had earlier expressed concern over the poor condition of Kondawa Nomadic School, which serves several communities including Kwandawa, Digawa, Yangamai Ayas, Kundi, Dolede, Talba and Gundumi in Jama’are LGA.

The school, established about eight years ago by the National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), was originally designed to cater for over 100 pupils.

However, the facility has become largely non-functional due to inadequate staffing and deteriorating infrastructure.

With only one teacher previously handling the entire school, pupils have had to learn in unsafe conditions marked by collapsed walls, damaged roofs, vandalised classrooms and overgrown surroundings, forcing many children to abandon classes for grazing and farming activities.