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From John Bassey, Gusau
Zamfara State has recorded an impressive 95 percent success rate at the just concluded 2025 National Common Entrance Examination as 540 out of 567 pupils secured admission on national merit, reflecting a major boost in the state’s educational performance.
This was disclosed in a statement by Ibrahim Musa Maizare, public relations officer of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board ZSUBEB to journalists in Gusau, the state capital.
It was revealed that the assessment report was presented by A. A. Gusau, Chairman of Kabir Dan Baba Skill Acquisition Training Centre, to the Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Professor Nasir Garba Anka.
According to the report, 93 pupils gained admission into the Federal Government College (FGC), Sokoto, while 188 pupils were admitted into FGC, Anka. The report also announced plans to establish 30 new examination centres ahead of the next academic year, with provision for learning materials to aid preparation.
Three outstanding pupils, Hauwau Isah Ahmad, Abdulwahid M. Nasir and Maryam Muhd, were awarded full scholarships up to the university level under the NNPC/SHELL Scholarship Programme.
Similarly, two pupils, Najibu Nazifi and Balkisu Lawal, gained admission into the Gifted Programme in Jigawa State, while Maryam Aminu was sponsored by Alhaji Sambo Garba Sardaunan Gusau for further studies.
In addition, seven pupils, including three from Gusau and four from Tsafe, have been shortlisted to sit for the NNPC/SHELL scholarship examination in the coming weeks.
Speaking after receiving the report, Professor Anka expressed delight at the achievement:
“Our success reflects the improved learning outcomes in Zamfara. I congratulate all the pupils, their parents and teachers. I also commend the Commissioner for Education and all those who have contributed to the success of education in our state,” he said.
On behalf of the beneficiaries, Hauwau Isah Ahmad, thanked the Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, the Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Sambo Garba and the Executive Chairman of ZSUBEB for their continuous support toward pupils’ education.
