Educating every child.
Building tomorrow's Zamfara.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology drives quality learning, scientific research and technological growth across all 14 local government areas.
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Source: Briefing Note to the Hon. Commissioner, MoEST (March 2026). Schools: 1,627 primary · 195 JSS · 166 SSS. Learners: 18,257 pre-primary · 612,773 primary · 96,707 JSS · 73,397 SSS.
From the Permanent Secretary
“We welcome the Honourable Commissioner to the Ministry and pledge our full commitment to supporting your vision for the sector. The management and staff are fully prepared to work under your dynamic leadership to reposition education in Zamfara State for excellence.”
Maryam Yahaya Shantali
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Our mission
Accessible, equitable and quality education for every citizen of Zamfara.
We nurture innovation, scientific inquiry and technological growth — equipping learners, teachers and communities with the skills to thrive in a changing world.
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News & announcements
April 10, 2026
Free uniforms distributed to 50,000 pupils
The Ministry concluded the third phase of its free school uniform programme.
March 22, 2026
STEM laboratories commissioned in 12 secondary schools
New science and ICT labs were commissioned across the state.
February 15, 2026
Teacher recruitment exercise begins
5,000 new teaching positions opened across the 14 LGAs.
January 30, 2026
Scholarship board announces 2026 awards
Hundreds of indigenes selected for state-funded tertiary scholarships.
Working with us, working for Zamfara.
Staff, teachers and students — access your records, documents and services through the Ministry portal.