The group drew attention to the situation in a post on X, calling on Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, to intervene urgently and ensure that the school is reopened.
According to the group, Wuro-Geje Primary School has reportedly remained locked for more than four years, not because of a lack of school-age children in the community, but because the government has failed to provide teachers to educate them.
The development has raised concerns about access to basic education in the affected community and the consequences for children whose educational opportunities have been disrupted.
Monitng lamented that many children in the area wake up each day with the desire to attend school but have no functioning classroom in their community where they can learn.
The group also expressed concern about the difficulties faced by parents who want their children to acquire an education but are unable to overcome the barriers created by the reported closure of the school.
It alleged that while some pupils trek long distances to neighbouring communities to attend school, others have abandoned their education and joined their parents in farming activities.
The group warned that prolonged exclusion from formal education could deprive the affected children of essential literacy, numeracy and other foundational skills needed to improve their future prospects.
It described the situation as particularly troubling because access to basic education is essential to children’s development and the long-term socioeconomic progress of their communities.
The group further questioned the rationale behind constructing school buildings without ensuring that qualified teachers are available to provide instruction.
According to Monitng, a school building without teachers cannot fulfil its purpose, regardless of the resources invested in its construction.
It argued that educational development should be measured not merely by the number of school buildings constructed, but also by whether children can access classrooms, receive quality teaching and acquire the skills necessary for their future.
The group also raised concerns about the reported situation at nearby Katbala Primary School, suggesting that the state government should investigate the circumstances affecting educational access in the area.
Monitng called on the Bauchi State Government to deploy qualified teachers to Wuro-Geje Primary School, reopen the facility and take appropriate measures to address the reported challenges at Katbala Primary School.
The group also demanded greater transparency in the management of public funds, arguing that residents deserve to know how government revenue is being used to provide essential services, particularly education.
In its appeal, Monitng referenced reports that Bauchi State received approximately ₦41.17 billion in Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations between January and March 2026.
The group questioned why a community school would reportedly remain without teachers for years despite the substantial public revenue available to the state.
However, the allocation figure and the circumstances surrounding the school’s closure require independent verification and clarification from the relevant authorities.
The controversy highlights broader questions about the distribution of educational resources, teacher recruitment and deployment, and the implementation of basic education policies in rural communities.
For families in Wuro-Geje, the issue extends beyond political disagreements. It concerns children’s right to learn, parents’ aspirations for their families and the prospects of a community seeking better opportunities for its younger generation.
The group urged Governor Bala Mohammed and the relevant education authorities to treat the matter as an urgent priority, warning that every additional year without access to schooling could deepen the educational disadvantages faced by affected children.
It stressed that the children are not demanding special privileges but the basic requirements for education: functional classrooms, qualified teachers and an opportunity to learn.
As of the time of the report, the allegations presented by the monitoring group require an official response from the Bauchi State Government to clarify the reasons for the reported closure, the status of teacher deployment and the steps being taken to restore educational services.
Monitng appealed to the state government to act swiftly, warning that no child should be left behind because of the failure to provide teachers and sustain basic educational facilities.
