By Usman Usman Garba
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the constitution of an Administrative Investigation Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a student at St. Louis College, Kano.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday.
The committee is chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Gwani Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda.
Other members of the committee are:
Barr. Aminu Hussain – Special Adviser on Justice and Constitutional Matters – Member; Barr. Hamza Dantani – Member; Baba Abubakar Umar – Executive and Secretary, Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board as members.
Others encompasses Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director-General, Media and Publicity as member; Imam Ahmed Zubairu – Proprietor, Private Schools as member; PTA Chairman, St. Louis College, Kano as member; Hafsat Aminu Adhama – Senior Special Assistant on Girl-Child Education as secretary while Binta Abdullahi Mukhtar – Under Secretary/REPA as assistant secretary.
The committee has been mandated to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the student’s death, establish a clear timeline of events, and identify any lapses in supervision, welfare management, or institutional procedures.
Its 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 unauthorized disciplinary practices among students; and evaluating existing complaint and reporting mechanisms.
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.
Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that the truth surrounding the incident is uncovered and that appropriate measures are taken to prevent a recurrence.
He directed members of the committee to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, diligence, and the 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 stipulated timeframe.
