Kaduna Revokes Sale of Properties in Legacy Schools, Promises Refunds

The Kaduna State Government has announced the revocation of land and property sales within the premises of some of its oldest and most prestigious public secondary schools.

The affected institutions include Queen Amina College, Kaduna, Alhuda-Huda College, Zaria, and Government Commercial College, Zaria.

This decision, made public by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere, is part of a broader policy shift to protect and preserve the academic and historical integrity of these schools, many of which date back several decades.

According to Dr. Meyere, the revocation of the sales was approved in 2023 and has now been fully communicated to all affected buyers.

The government has begun processes to refund payments made by individuals who had earlier acquired land or residential buildings within the school premises.

“The decision was made in the best interest of public education.

“We are committed to ensuring that our learning institutions are not eroded by non-academic development or encroachment,” he said.

Governor Uba Sani reaffirmed that the move was consistent with his administration’s priority to develop human capital and restore educational infrastructure across Kaduna State.

He stressed the importance of maintaining an undisturbed academic environment.

“Education remains the most effective tool for social mobility and economic empowerment.

“For learning to be impactful, the environment must be conducive. Preserving these legacy schools is part of our long-term vision,” the governor insisted.

The revocation aligns with the administration’s broader efforts to rejuvenate public education in the state. Since assuming office, Governor Sani has spearheaded a number of infrastructure projects, including:
• Construction of 2,336 new classrooms
• Renovation of 707 existing classrooms
• Provision of 3,704 furniture units for teachers and 30,742 for students
• Drilling of 51 boreholes to ensure access to clean water
• Installation of 918 toilet cubicles to improve hygiene

These investments are geared toward enhancing access to quality education and improving learning conditions, especially in underserved communities.

Queen Amina College and Alhuda-Huda College, in particular, are revered institutions in Northern Nigeria with decades-long legacies. Education stakeholders and alumni have long voiced concerns over the sale of institutional property, citing risks to the schools’ expansion and heritage.

The government’s reversal of these sales is being widely praised as a corrective step toward ensuring that school properties are preserved for future educational use.