18/05/2026
ENGR. WAKILBE RESUMES DUTY AS COMMISSIONER WITH INSPECTION TOUR OF SCHOOLS IN BIU, HAWUL, AND BAYO LGAs
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe resumed official duties with an extensive inspection tour of educational institutions across Biu Zone, covering Biu, Hawul, and Bayo Local Government Areas.
The inspection exercise, which commenced on Monday, 18th May 2026, was aimed at assessing the condition of schools, monitoring ongoing projects, and evaluating the general administration and learning environment within the affected institutions.
During the tour in Biu Local Government Area, the Commissioner visited the Bilingual School, Briyel; Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS) Biu; Government Senior Science Secondary School (GSSSS) Biu; and Government Secondary School (GSS) Waka Biu.
While interacting with management staff and students, Engr. Wakilbe expressed satisfaction with the level of discipline and administration in some of the schools visited. He particularly singled out the Principal of Government Senior Science Secondary School, Biu, Musa Audu Bemi for commendation over the outstanding management and conducive learning atmosphere maintained in the school.
The Commissioner also inspected the Second Chance School, Biu, as well as the Vocational and Enterprise Institute, where he expressed delight with the commitment of the management toward skills acquisition and educational development.
Proceeding to Hawul Local Government Area, Engr. Wakilbe inspected the newly relocated Boarding Government Girls’ Secondary School, Shaffa, and Government Secondary School, Marama. He commended the administrators of both schools for their dedication and effective coordination despite prevailing challenges.
The Commissioner further inspected the ongoing reconstruction of Marama Central School, which is being upgraded into a Mega School project, as well as the proposed site for the Higher Islamic College in Shaffa. He emphasized the commitment of the Borno State Government toward improving educational infrastructure and expanding access to quality education across the state.
Engr. Wakilbe also commended the Education Secretaries of Hawul and Biu Local Government Education Authorities, Mr. Samuel Abwari Malgwi and Kachalla Aliyu Abubakar, respectively, for their efforts and cooperation in supporting educational development within their respective local government areas.
The Honourable Commissioner was accompanied during the inspection tour by the Zonal Deputy Director, Biu Zone, Malam Usman Audu.
