By Fatima Mukhtar
Katsina State has clinched the number one spot nationwide in the implementation of the Better Education Service Delivery for All–Additional Financing (BESDA-AF) Transforming Education Systems at the State Level (TESS) Project, earning the highest reward of $12.18 million (₦18.7 billion) from the World Bank.
The announcement came during the opening of a two-day Orientation and Implementation Strategy Planning Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Abuja. Katsina outpaced Oyo and Adamawa States to emerge overall best performer.
According to UBEC, the state’s sterling performance stemmed from strict compliance with World Bank guidelines, transparent fund management, integrity in project execution, and the effective use of skilled personnel. Key strides in school renovation, teacher recruitment, and improved learning facilities were also highlighted.
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, attributed the milestone to Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda’s visionary leadership and unwavering drive for educational reform. She also applauded the World Bank, UBEC, and the dedicated Katsina TESS team led by Hajiya Binta A. Ahmad for their professionalism and diligence.
The Executive Chairman of SUBEB hailed the recognition as a triumph for Katsina people, urging the TESS team to sustain momentum in meeting upcoming Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs).
With this award, Katsina is poised to deepen its reforms, strengthen access to quality learning, and further expand its educational frontiers for children across the state.
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