Chris Awhawha
Hajiya Amina Attahiru, Principal of Maryam Babangida Girls Science College ( MBGSC) in Niger State, has received an award of excellence as the best Principal of the year 2024.
The Niger State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Doctor Hadiza Asabe Mohammed, presented the award to Hajiya Attahiru.
The Commissioner says the award was in recognition of Attahiru’s unwavering commitment to fostering, nurturing and inclusive learning in the educational sub sector in the state.
Hajiya Amina was presented with the Award during this year’s World Teachers Day celebration which was held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre in Minna.
According to the Commissioner, the award was based on merit considering Attahir commitment and track record of achievements in the discharge of her duties.
Dr. Mohammed stated that recipient’s dedication, loyalty, discipline and above all God fearing qualified her for the Award right from when she was at the Government Secondary Schoo, in Minna as Principal of the school.
The Commissioner urged Hajiya Attahiru to continue with good work she is doing, adding that the ministry would continue to award deserving principals for their hard work and determination in the discharge of their duties.
The Principal of Government Girls Science College Bida,Hajiya Hauwa Lami Yawa also received the Award of Excellence for her commitment and dedication to her duty.
Responding on behalf of the Awardees, the Principal of Maryam Babangida Girl Science College Minna,Hajiya Amina Attahiru thanked the State commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed for finding her worthy for the Best Principal Award in Niger State.
She said the Award will propel her to do more in line with the state Government New Niger Agenda towards the educational development of the state.