The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has suspended six secondary school principals over alleged misconduct, including the unauthorized collection of fees for Junior Secondary School examination results.

The affected principals are from Nana Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gagi, GDSS Mana, Giginya Memorial College, Mana Basic Secondary School, and GDSS Silame.

In a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Iya, it was explained that some of the principals were sanctioned for illegal fee collection, while others faced disciplinary action over alleged insubordination.

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According to Guardian Nigeria, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, approved the suspension of the affected principals and set up a five-member investigative committee to examine the allegations.

The panel is chaired by Professor Mustapha Namakka Tukur and includes representatives from the State Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AIEB), the Ministry’s Quality Assurance Department, the Teachers’ Service Board (TSB), and the Planning Department.

The ministry further directed the suspended principals to hand over administrative responsibilities to their respective vice principals in charge of administration.

According to Iya, the decision reflects the ministry’s strong commitment to promoting discipline, transparency, and accountability across public schools in Sokoto State.