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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has constituted an Administrative Investigation Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a student of St. Louis College, Kano State.
The eight-member committee is chaired by the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, while the Senior Special Assistant on Girl Child Education, Hafsat Adhama will serve as secretary.
The committee is tasked to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances that led to the death of the student, establishing a clear timeline of events and identifying any lapses in supervision, welfare management or institutional procedures.
The committee’s terms of reference include examining the events leading to the student’s death, reviewing relevant medical records and reports, investigating the social environment within the college, assessing allegations of bullying, coercion or unauthorised disciplinary practices among students, and evaluating existing complaint and reporting mechanisms.
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The committee will also review staff compliance with student supervision guidelines, recommend reforms to disciplinary and boarding school management systems, and propose measures to strengthen emergency medical response procedures and student safety standards across schools in the state.
Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the truth surrounding the incident is established and that appropriate measures are taken to prevent a recurrence.
He directed the members of the committee to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, diligence and utmost professionalism in the interest of justice and the safety of all students.
The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the state government within the time frame provided.
