Parents lament rising education costs as schools resume

Pupils resuming for school

Parents in Jigawa State are expressing worries over the high costs of school materials as public and private schools prepare to resume on Monday, September 8, 2025, for the new academic session.

The concerns came amid the Jigawa State Ministry of Higher Education’s announcement of the resumption schedule and readiness.

In separate exclusive interviews on Friday with the PUNCH correspondent in Dutse, the parents shared their thoughts about the upcoming school term, highlighting the financial strain involved.

Mrs. Hauwa Bello, a mother of three, said, “It is becoming very difficult to provide all the necessary tools and supplies due to increasing prices. Sending children back to school means new uniforms, books, and fees, which weigh heavily on our budgets.” Punch