Private and community schools in Katsina have had their operating licenses revoked by the government.
The Katsina State Government has announced a significant overhaul of the private and community schools sector, revoking the licenses of all such schools across the state. This decision, approved by the State Executive Council, takes effect from August 13, 2025.
Dikko Umar Radda, the Commissioner of Katsina State Government, made the announcement, stating that the reforms aim to improve quality assurance and strengthen regulation in the education sector. Schools are expected to continue normal academic operations while the new registration and annual renewal process is ongoing.
All private and community schools in Katsina are now required to reapply for licenses under the new policy, with fresh compliance costs. The new policy, introduced during a stakeholders' sensitization meeting on June 2, 2025, also includes stricter registration measures and the submission of new applications.
The government has directed proprietors to complete fresh registration by September 30, 2025. All payments must be made exclusively to the Katsina state's single treasury account, on or before Sep. 30, 2025. Schools that fail to meet the new standards risk being shut down.
The commissioner reaffirmed the state government's commitment to safeguarding the future of children by upholding global best practices in education delivery. He also warned proprietors against hiking tuition fees under the guise of revised license fees, stating that any adjustment must receive prior approval from the ministry.
The new policy may make tuition more expensive, particularly for families already struggling with rising living costs. However, the commissioner emphasized that the reforms are designed to promote standardization, accountability, and effective regulation of teaching and learning, ultimately benefiting the students in the long run.
Further details, including school categorization and a breakdown of the revised fees, will be communicated to the National Association of Proprietors of Private and Community Schools. The deadline for all private and community schools in Katsina to be registered through the new admission procedure is October 31, 2025.
Poor execution of the reforms may cause disruptions that affect pupils and school operations. The commissioner urged all school proprietors to cooperate fully with the new policy and to prioritize the best interests of the students during this transition period.
The decision reflects an effort to tighten regulation and improve accountability in the education sector, a move that is expected to have far-reaching implications for the quality of education in Katsina State.
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