Sokoto State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, has been named the Best Commissioner for Education in the North-West geopolitical zone.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announced the recognition in a statement, saying the award followed recommendations by the National Award Committee in recognition of Prof. Ala’s leadership, commitment and contributions to improving education in Sokoto State and the North-West region.
According to the statement, the award will be presented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, 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 Siminalayi Fubara serving as the chief host.
The notification of the award was signed by Hon. Muhammad Usman, Chairman of the National Advisory Board of President School Debate Nigeria (PSDN).
The ministry congratulated Prof. Ala on the recognition, describing it as a reflection of its commitment to promoting quality basic and secondary education, educational innovation and human capital development in Sokoto State.
