- In the clip, buildings with broken roofs, cracked walls, and dusty, unusable labs were laid bare. Classrooms lacked proper furniture, forcing students to sit on bare floors. The school’s library was equally derelict, filled with outdated books and cobwebs
Popular Arewa influencer Dan Bello has sparked online outrage after sharing a jaw-dropping video documenting the deteriorating state of the once-acclaimed Dawakin Tofa Science College, the first-ever science secondary school in Kano.
In the clip, buildings with broken roofs, cracked walls, and dusty, unusable labs were laid bare. Classrooms lacked proper furniture, forcing students to sit on bare floors. The school’s library was equally derelict, filled with outdated books and cobwebs
Founded in the late 1970s under Governor Colonel Sani Bello, the college once symbolized academic excellence. It is where many of Nigeria’s brightest minds received foundational training in science.
Public Reaction and Calls for Action
The footage quickly generated a strong reaction online, with former students and netizens demanding urgent attention from state authorities.
One user commented:
“Our Science schools are crying for help—this injustice must end.”
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