‘You’ll Cry If You See Our Schools’: Bauchi Residents Criticise Governor Mohammed Over N7.8Billion Assembly Complex Renovation

Bauchi State residents are voicing strong opposition to Governor Bala Mohammed’s decision to allocate N7.8 billion for the renovation of the State House of Assembly Complex, announced on July 22, 2025, while the state’s education sector remains in a deplorable state.

The project, aimed at modernising the legislative chamber, administrative block, committee buildings, and constructing a new Assembly Service Commission building, is seen by many as a misallocation of resources in a state struggling with dilapidated school infrastructure and over 1.3 million out-of-school children.

The condition of Kofar Nasarawa Primary and Junior School, located in the heart of Bauchi metropolis, has become a focal point of criticism.

One of the residents lamented, “Many schools in the state are in bad shape. This is inside Bauchi, you will cry when you visit some villages and see how government-owned schools have been abandoned in very bad condition.”

This statement underscores the dire state of educational facilities, with leaking roofs, overcrowded classrooms, and neglected infrastructure, particularly in rural areas where conditions are reportedly even worse.

While Governor Mohammed defends the renovation as a step toward enhancing legislative efficiency and equitable treatment of government arms, residents point to the stark contrast between the planned modern assembly complex and the crumbling state of public schools.