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New Tariff: Full List Of Abuja Electricity 107 ‘Band A’ Areas

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1 year ago

April 6, 2024

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Wednesday, approved a sharp increase in electricity tariffs for customers classified under Band A.

Below are the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, customers affected by the new tariff.

Band A

1. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H23_PL_PL AIRPORT NICOMSAT, KOREAN SCHOOL, NNAMDI AZIKIWE INT’L AIRPORT, DUNAMIS CHURCH, SHOPRITE

2. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H37_S26_PARADISE ESTATE APO PARADISE ESTATE

3. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H37_S26_K10 APO AEDC REGIONAL OFFICE APO, JIMENTA FILLING STATION, ZONE C DEFENCE QUARTERS, ZONE E EXTENSION

4. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H37_S26_BEHIND TRANSMISSION APO BEHIND TRANSMISSION OFFICE.

5. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_4B ASOKORO ALEX IBRU STREET, YORUBA MOSQUE, BABAGANA KINGIBE, HASSAN ADAMU, BOLA IGE STREET,

6. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_4A ASOKORO NASIRU ELRUFAI SREET, LARABA DAGASH STREET

7. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_3A ASOKORO SANI ZANGO SREET, OLADUNI STREET, AYANGYKU STREET, ISMAILA STREET, GWARZO STREET, BABAGANA KINGIBE STREET

8. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R7_1B ASOKORO NNPC FILLING STATION AND ITS ENVIRONS

9. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R2_FD6 ASOKORO WORLD BANK AND SENATOR OBIORA
10. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R2_FD10 ASOKORO ECOWAS

11. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R6_2B ASOKORO ALI AKILU STREET, QUEEN AMINA STREET, SULEIMAN BARAU STREET, IBRAHIM TAYO STREET, DSS QTR, PART OF QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET

12. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R6_5A ASOKORO ASO ROCK

13. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_4A ASOKORO DE-WELLS CARLTON APARTMENT

14. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_4A ASOKORO STATE HOUSE VILLA

15. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_3A ASOKORO YAKUBU GOWON CREST, KANO, SOKOTO, IMO GOVT LODGE, SPDC QTRS, GADO NASKO STREET & PART OF JOSE MARTINS

16. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H5_R3_2A ASOKORO NIA

17. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_6B ASOKORO ARMY WAR COLLEGE

18. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_5A ASOKORO NAOWA SECRETARIAT, DIA AND STATE HOUSE CLINICS

19. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_4B ASOKORO W.U BASSEY BARRACKS EXTENSION AND NIGER BARRACKS

20. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_3A ASOKORO COMMAND GUEST HOUSE AND NAVAL HOLDING LIMITED

21. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_2B ASOKORO DSS HQ

22. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R5_1B ASOKORO MOGADISHU BARRACK

23. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD9 ASOKORO ASO ROCK

24. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD8 ASOKORO NOT IN CIRCUIT

25. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD6 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

26. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD4 ASOKORO NJC, SUPREME COURT

27. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD27 ASOKORO SGF

28. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD26 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

29. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD18 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

30. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR 33KV FDR H3_R4_FD10 ASOKORO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

31. 132KV KUBWA T/S_33KV DAM FDR_K32_FD3 DUTSE NEW TREATMENT PLANT

32. 132KV KUBWA T/S_33KV DAM FDR_K32_FD2 DUTSE CAMP PUMPING AND STATION PLANT

33. 132KV KUBWA T/S_33KV DAM FDR_K32_FD1 DUTSE LOWER USUMA DAM

34. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_7B GARKI GARKI AREA OFFICE OGIDI CLOSE, TREASURY HOUSE, CBN QTR, GARKI MODERN MARKET.

35. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_6A GARKI RITA LORI HOTEL, JERE STREET

36. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD7 GARKI UNITED NATION, BURKINA FASO, ZAMBIA AND CAMEROON EMBASSIES

37. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD5 GARKI NIGER, GHANA, UGANDA EMBASSIES

38. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD3 GARKI TURKISH, SUDAN, EGYPT EMBASSIES

39. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD23 GARKI NNPC, CATHOLIC CHURCH, BRAZIL, KENYA AND LIBYA EMBASSIES

40. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G25_FD21 GARKI ENVOY HOTEL

41. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FDR 23 GARKI SOUTH AFRICAN, RUSSIAN EMBASSY, ECWA CHURCH, EQUITORIAL EMBASSY, DANTATA AND SAWOE.

42. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FDR 22 GARKI PAKISTAN, INDIA HIGH COMMISSION AND MALI EMBASSIES

43. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FDR 20 GARKI STREET LIGHT

44. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD7 GARKI MAIMUNA COMMUNICATION

45. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD6 GARKI OANDO FILLING STATION, THE DOME, NATIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

46. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD5 GARKI EUROPEAN UNION

47. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD21 GARKI NATIONAL HOSPITAL STAFF QTR

48. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H1_G24_FD2 GARKI NATIONAL HOSPITAL

49. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_5B GARKI AIRFORCE QUARTERS, SURVEY GENERAL OFFICE, YALWURI STREET

50. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H11_G32_5A GARKI CBN QTR, BIRNIN KEBBI STREET, FCDA QTRS, DRUM STIX

51. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_6B GARKI SAHAD STORES, UNITY HOUSE, LARMODE HOTEL, DAN KANN HOUSE

52. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_4B GARKI BALARGY, CRESCENT, INTEGRITY COURT, OBANSANJO ESTATE, LILLY COURT

53. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_3B GARKI POLICE CANTONMENT AND EFAB MALL

54. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_2A GARKI NESRA, ARMY SECRETARIAT, AROCHUKWU STREET, OKEMESI STREET.

55. 132KV APO T/S_33KV FDR H2_G4_1A GARKI HAWTHORN SUITES

56. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 5_G2_3B GARKI CHINESE EMBASSY

57. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 5_ICC_FD2 GARKI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE

58. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 5_G42_FD5 GARKI IMO HOUSE, OWENA HOUSE, NACA, ECUMENICAL CENTRE, LABOUR HOUSE

59. 132KV GIS DAWAKI T/S_33KV FDR D2_M43_SETRACO GWARINPA 4TH AVENUE, PART OF 2ND AVENUE, SETRACO GATE AND ENVIRONS

60. 132KV GIS DAWAKI T/S_33KV FDR D2_M42_K14 GWARINPA PART OF 5TH AVENUE, FOREIGN AFFAIRS QUARTERS, DIAMOND BANK, KEYSTONE BANK, ZENITH BANK, 3RD AVENUE CORNERSHOP, PRIMARY SCHOOL, MIB PLAZA, ANGLICAN CHURCH ON 3RD AVENUE

61. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L35_PL_PL IDU RAILWAY STATION, EFCC HQTRS, COCA-COLA, CWAY, VERITY COURTS & GARDENS, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE

62. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L36_PL_PL IDU NILE UNIVERSITY, BASE UNIVERSITY

63. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV 9MOBILE FDR_PL_PL LIFECAMP 9MOBILE

64. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_STADIUM MAIN LOKOGOMA MKO ABIOLA STADIUM

65. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_INDOOR LOKOGOMA INDOOR COMPLEX

66. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_GV LOKOGOMA GAMES VILLAGE

67. 132KV KUKWABA T/S_33KV FDR L33_S25_EYE CLINIC LOKOGOMA EYE CLINIC

68. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C4_5A MAITAMA NILES STREET, MISSISSIPPI STREET

69. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C4_3B MAITAMA PANAMA STREET, GANGES STREET

70. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C4_3A MAITAMA EUPHRATES STREET, REAGENT SCHOOL, YORUBA MOSQUE, OAU QTR

71. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_9B MAITAMA CHINESE EMBASSY

72. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_6A MAITAMA ZAMBIA EMBASSY, A.A OIL, CONGO AND ETHIOPIAN EMBASSY

73. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_5B MAITAMA IMANI ESTATE & PRESIDENCY QTRS

74. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_5A MAITAMA IMANI ESTATE AND SHELL ESTATE

75. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_4A MAITAMA NUC

76. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_3A MAITAMA INEC, NEMA, DSTV, POWER HOUSE

77. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_2A MAITAMA KATSINA ALA, IG HOUSE, GURARA STREET

78. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_1A MAITAMA MAITAMA AREA OFFICE, HABIBA PLAZA, OSUN CRESCENT

79. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_6B MAITAMA NCC AND KOREAN EMBASSY

80. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_2B MAITAMA CUSTOM OFFICE, MURJANATU PLAZA

81. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 6_C2_8A MAITAMA GANA AND USMAN STREETS

82. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_5B MAITAMA DANUBE EXTENTION AND PART OF MAITAMA EXTENTION

83. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV MAITAMA FDR_C3_3A MAITAMA YOBE STREET, RIO NEGRO STREET, MAITAMA EXTENTION, ZENITH BANK

84. 132KV SULEJA T/S_33KV FIELD BASE FDR_FIELDBASE_SULEJA SMART FDR SULEJA GLOBAL BLOCK INDUSTRY, AHMIS, U.I DANDADA,MTN MAST, OPARA S/S, BLESSED IKD

85. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_9B WUSE TRANSCORP

86. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_4B WUSE NEXIM BANK

87. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_1B WUSE SHERATON HOTEL

88. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_10B WUSE PPPRA

89. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_10A WUSE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT

90. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_8A WUSE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION

91. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_33KV FDR 2_B33_7A WUSE MTN MAST

92. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_8B WUSE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND ICAA PLAZA
93. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_4B WUSE KUMASI STREET, AGADEZ STREET, TFC, PART OF DAR ES SALAAM, PART OF AMINU KANO CRESCENT

94. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_4A WUSE BANEX HOTEL

95. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_3B WUSE DENISE HTEL, NJAMENA STREET, GOMBE JEWEL HOTEL, SIEMENS, DABRAS HOTEL, LIBREVILLE STREET, LUNGI STREET, AGAPE HOTEL, FCDA QTR, ILOBE FILLING STATION, UBA, GLO OFFICE

96. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_3A WUSE MONROVIA STREET, PECHEZ HOTEL, HOTEL DE HORIZON

97. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_2B WUSE TULIP PRESS, BUCHANA STREET, TALATU ESTATE, A-CLASS HOTEL, FCDA, MAP U AND FIRST BANK

98. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_1B WUSE MINISTER’S QUARTER MABUSHI AND ITS ENVIRONS

99. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B52_1A WUSE NEMSA OFFICE & PARAKOU STREET

100. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_4A WUSE ENERGY COMMISSION, NATIONAL MOSQUE, FRAIZER HOTEL, GRAND SQUARE

101. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_3B WUSE AMIGO SUPERMART, ALBERT FURNITURE, BARCELONA HOTEL, HAMPTON APARTMENTS, DURBAN STREET, OTI CARPET, WUSE AREA OFFICE

102. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_3A WUSE BIG BITE, LOBITO CRESCENT

103. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_2B WUSE OAU QTRS, POLY PLAZA, AP PLAZA & CHICKEN HOUSE

104. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_2A WUSE KODA LINK,MINISTRY OF SOLID MINERALS,GLO SWITCH YARD, CUSTOM QTRS & AL-NUR MOSQUE

105. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_1A WUSE ROCKVIEW HOTEL, CHELSEA HOTEL AND PMU

106. 132KV CENTRAL AREA T/S_ 33KV FDR 4_B33_3B WUSE TAMARA GUEST, PART OF ZONE 3, FRSC, ABACHA ESTATE, YARADUA CENTER

107. 132KV KATAMPE T/S_33KV WUSE II FDR_B5_1B WUSE AP PLAZA, CHICKEN REPUBLIC, POLY PLAZA, EXCLUSIVE STORES

The new rate took effect on 3rd April 2024.

Customers in this category will now be charged N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h). It is a significant rise from the previous rate of N66 electricity tariff.

This was revealed by Musliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman of NERC. You can read the full list of Band A electricity tariff areas across the country HERE.

Wrongly billed?

Meanwhile, the regulator has directed all Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers.

For instance, on the new electricity tariff, NERC said: “All customers wrongly billed at the new rate should be refunded through energy tokens no later than Thursday the 11th of April 2024.

“And (they should) file evidence of compliance with the Commission by the 12th of April 2024.”

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FCT Court Summons Dino Melaye For Non-payment Of Over N500m Tax

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3 hours ago

August 27, 2025

Editor

Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has been summoned to the Federal Capital Territory Magistrate Court over alleged failure to pay his mandatory Personal Income Tax for 2023 and 2024.

The summons dated August 21, 2025, also included that an underpayment of taxes in 2020, 2021, and 2022 owed by Melaye requires him to appear before the Magistrate Court at Wuse Zone II, Abuja, on September 5, 2025.

According to the FCT Internal Revenue Service, Melaye only paid N85,000.08 in 2019, N100,000.08 in 2020, N120,000 in 2021, and N1,000,000 in 2022, despite declaring much higher annual incomes.

It revealed that, for instance, in 2022, he declared an annual income of over N6.5 million.

It was revealed that an administrative assessment for 2023 and 2024 was issued on May 23, 2025, but when Melaye failed to respond within 30 days, a notice of best judgment assessment was issued on June 23, 2025.

The notice outlined that Melaye’s total tax liabilities for 2023 and 2024 were assessed at N234,896,000.00 and N274,712,000.00, respectively.

The notice read, “Despite reminders and ample time provided, your non-compliance with Section 41 of the Act constitutes a breach of your obligations.

“Consequently, the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has, in accordance with Section 54(3) of the Personal Income Tax Act, proceeded to raise a Best of Judgment Assessment in respect of your tax liabilities for the years under review.

“Accordingly, your tax liability has been assessed in the sum of N234,896,000.00 and N274,712,000.00 for the period of 2023 and 2024, respectively. The computation and assessment are attached for your action.

“Please note that the Service has also identified income under declaration and under payment for the 2020, 2021 and 2022 years of assessment, during which payment of N1,000,000.00, N120,000.00 and N100,000.00 were made respectively. Notices of additional will be issued upon the conclusion of our review.

“Your are hereby informed that you have the right to object to this assessment within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of this notice. Any objection must clearly state the grounds of your objection and be substantiated with relevant supporting documents.

“Failure to make payment or file objection within the stipulated period will result in the assessment being deemed final and conclusive, and recovery proceedings will be initiated without further notice,” the FCT-IRS said.

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FG Shuts Illegal Gold Mining Site In Abuja

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4 hours ago

August 27, 2025

Editor

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has directed mining marshals to seal an illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, to avert potential environmental hazards.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Segun Tomori, on Wednesday.

This follows an earlier operation on August 16, 2025, which led to the recovery and sealing of another site around the District 2 Extension layout in Gwagwalada, where 16 suspects were arrested.

Authorities confirmed that the suspects will be prosecuted soon.

He said, “Following reports of illegal gold mining in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has directed the mining marshals to seal off the site to mitigate potential environmental hazards.”

Preliminary findings revealed that artisanal miners invaded the Gwagwalada area after a gold vein was accidentally discovered during the digging of a soakaway pit near a residential property.

The latest incident occurred on farmland behind CKC in Gwagwalada.

Upon receiving intelligence on renewed unlawful mining activity, “Alake promptly ordered the deployment of mining marshals to secure the site,” the statement read.

During an on-the-spot assessment on Wednesday, officials of the ministry led by the Director of Mines Inspectorate, represented by the Deputy Director, Sunday Okhuoya, “expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance with the minister’s directive, disclosing that relevant departments of the ministry have launched a thorough investigation to unravel the root of these incidents whilst recommending measures to prevent a recurrence.”

Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja, confirmed that “his team has established 24-hour surveillance over both affected sites, pending the outcome of the Federal Government’s ongoing inquiry.”

Alake, cautioning residents to steer clear of the areas, reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to eradicate illegal mining activities nationwide.

He also disclosed that the ministry was fast-tracking the deployment of satellite surveillance technology to monitor mining operations and strengthen enforcement capacity.

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Ondo Bans Graduation Ceremonies In Primary, Junior Secondary Schools

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4 hours ago

August 27, 2025

Editor

The Ondo State Government has banned private schools from organising graduation ceremonies for pupils of nursery and primary schools, as well as students of Junior Secondary School in the state.

The state Commissioner for Education, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, on Wednesday, said this was part of the decision of the state government to sanitize the education sector of the state.

According to the commissioner, other decisions included the prohibition of illegal and unregistered schools, the banning of graduation ceremonies for nursery schools and the re-accreditation of all private schools for quality assurance.

Ajibefun, who spoke with all proprietors and proprietresses of schools in the 18 local government areas, in Akure, the Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, declared that the state government was poised to reposition the education sector and was taking deliberate steps to encourage and support private school owners through different policies.

The Commissioner said, “My interactions start with private school owners because the private sector plays a critical role as you are major stakeholders in the education business. It is more serious than any other business.

“It is obvious that things have gone bad in the education sector; there are urgent issues we need to address so that we can bring back the lost glory.

“The schools operating illegally in the state would be given a six-month grace period to get approval, and the state would review the conditions for school approval to make it easier.

“When you run an unapproved school, you are running an illegal business. This administration will not allow illegalities, and that is the reason we are reviewing it. In the next couple of weeks, the new conditions will be rolled out. All private schools operating in the state must meet minimum standards.

“We are also banning elaborate graduation ceremonies, especially for nursery and JSS classes in state.”

Ajibefun also stressed that the state would no longer tolerate schools organizing excursions without approval or clearance from the Ministry due to the state of security in the nation.

He advised private school owners to be circumspect on the issue of making extra lessons compulsory after normal classes.

On the reuse of textbooks, the government has banned the exploitation of parents through the purchase of new textbooks every year, stating that siblings of a particular pupil can continue to use the same textbook for a period of time.

The commissioner also mentioned that the process of digitizing all schools in the state was in progress, noting that all students in the state’s primary and secondary schools would soon be migrated to the digital platform of the Ministry of Education.