Some schools and staff housing in Katsina State’s Funtua District have been destroyed by a devastating windstorm.
The severe windstorm that struck the affected area on Sunday afternoon caused significant damage to the facilities of numerous educational institutions.
The Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education expressed the government’s sincere condolences to the affected schools, staff, and families in a statement.
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The Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education releases a statement that reads, “With deep sorrow and complete submission to the will of Allah, the severe storm that struck the Funtua Senatorial zone on June 22, 2025,” in part.
“The storm caused significant damage to the facilities of numerous educational institutions in the affected area,” according to the statement.
The ministry’s commissioner, Zainab Musawa, prayed for divine intervention to ease the suffering of those affected, despite the claim that it is assessing the extent of the damage and will provide updates on measures taken.
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Musawa assured them of the ministry’s assistance during a difficult time. She also urged school administrators to keep up with educational activities while stressing the value of keeping students engaged and academically stable despite hardship.
The Commissioner is confident that the Ministry will continue to support the people who have been affected by the Commissioner’s prayer for divine intervention to ease their suffering.
The Honorable Commissioner, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, demands from school management to ensure that ongoing educational activities are carried out, stressing the importance of maintaining student attendance and continuity of study despite hardship.
Source: Channels TV
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