A powerful windstorm has wreaked havoc on schools and staff quarters in the Funtua District of Katsina State.
The storm, which struck late Sunday, caused extensive damage to educational facilities and staff accommodations across several institutions in the region.
In response, the Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education issued a statement expressing deep sympathy for the schools, staff, and families impacted by the incident.
“With profound sorrow and complete submission to the will of Allah, the Katsina State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announces the devastating impact of a severe storm that struck the Funtua Senatorial zone on the evening of June 22, 2025,” the statement read in part.
“The storm caused significant damage to school infrastructure and staff quarters across multiple educational institutions in the affected area.”
Although it said it is assessing the extent of the damage and will provide updates on measures to address the situation, the commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Zainab Musawa, prayed for divine intervention to alleviate the suffering of those affected.
Musawa assured them of the Ministry’s support during the challenging time. She also urged school managements to ensure that educational activities continue, stressing the importance of maintaining student attendance and academic continuity despite adversity.
“The Commissioner has prayed for divine intervention to alleviate the suffering of those affected and assures them of the Ministry’s support during this challenging time.
“The Honourable Commissioner, Hajiya Zainab Musa Musawa, urges school management to ensure that ongoing school activities continue, emphasising the importance of maintaining student attendance and academic continuity despite adversity.
“The Ministry is actively assessing the extent of the damage and will provide further updates on measures to address the situation,” it added.