SUBEB Kano Trains 400 QA Officers on Digital Tools for Quality School Evaluation

By JB Danlami

In a decisive step to enhance the quality of basic education, the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has commenced a three-day intensive training for 400 Quality Assurance Officers (QAOs) across the state.

The training, which focused on e-Quality Assurance and Tracking of Teacher Policy Indicators, was fully sponsored by the Kano State Government and conducted at SUBEB’s Special Training Program (STP) at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso.

Participants were drawn from the state, zonal levels, and all 44 Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive and widespread educational reform.

The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, was represented at the event by the Director of Quality Assurance, Muazu Magaji Said , who monitored the ongoing training and addressed the participants. He emphasized the significance of the program in modernizing the state’s school evaluation system and equipping officers with up-to-date digital tools and methodologies.

According to Muazu Magaji, the training aims to equip QAOs with modern methodologies for effective school evaluation and to enhance their digital skills for accurate and timely Quality Assurance reporting. He noted that the expected outcome is a significant improvement in the capacity of the 400 QAOs to monitor, report, and contribute meaningfully to school improvement efforts across Kano State.

“This training is part of our long-term commitment to strengthen school supervision and ensure effective implementation of teacher policy indicators,” he said. “We are building a digital-savvy Quality Assurance team capable of driving sustainable improvements in our basic education system.” Muazu said

He added that the initiative aligns with the broader education reform vision of the Kano State Government, which is centered on innovation, accountability, and human capital development.

Muazu added the the training represents another milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to raise the standard of education and ensure that all learners benefit from a high-quality, well-monitored school environment.