The Sokoto State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, has been selected to receive the Award of Excellence as the Best Commissioner for Education in the North-West geopolitical zone.
The Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announced the recognition in a statement, describing it as an acknowledgement of Ala’s leadership, dedication and contributions to the advancement of education in Sokoto State and the North-West region.
According to the ministry, the award followed recommendations by the National Award Committee, which recognised the commissioner’s exemplary leadership and efforts in promoting educational development.
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The award is expected to be presented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the Grand Finale of the 2026 Democracy Day Anniversary President Inter-Senior Secondary School Debate Championship.
The event is scheduled to hold on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the Rivers State Ministry of Education in Port Harcourt, with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara serving as the chief host.
The notification conveying the award was signed by Hon. Muhammad Usman, Chairman of the National Advisory Board and President of School Debate Nigeria (PSDN).
The ministry congratulated Prof. Ala on the recognition, describing it as a reflection of his commitment to educational excellence, innovation and human capital development.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and programmes aimed at improving the quality of basic and secondary education in Sokoto State.