{
  "id": 5157015,
  "title": "Jigawa commissioner suspends Dutse Mega School director over alleged negligence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/jigawa-commissioner-suspends-dutse-mega-school-director-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T19:30:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/jigawa-commissioner-suspends-dutse-mega-school-director-over-alleged-negligence/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Commissioner for Higher Education, Science and Technology in Jigawa, Prof. Isa Yusuf Chamo, has suspended the director of Dutse Mega School, Mallam Abdullahi, from his position, according to a statement released to the press. This decision came after an unannounced visit to various schools by the commissioner as part of an assessment of academic activities and the dedication of school officials and educators. During the visit, the commissioner expressed his disappointment over what he termed as negligence of duty by certain school administrators and recurrent teacher absenteeism. He lamented that some school managements had not met their obligations in the proper management of the schools, despite the significant investment made by the government in the education sector. The commissioner then ordered the Director of School Services in the Ministry of Higher Education, Mallam Mustapha Abdullahi Ringim, to investigate the situation of teacher absenteeism and undertake any additional necessary steps. Additionally, he ordered the immediate suspension of salaries for the affected teachers until the investigation is completed.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Isa Yusuf Chamo, has announced the suspension of the Director of Dutse Mega School, Mallam Abdullahi, from office. This was contained in a statement signed by Abdullahi Yakubu, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, and issued to journalists. The […] Jigawa commissioner suspends…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}