DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 21 -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has instructed Regional and District Commissioners across the country to pay particular attention to the education sector and take deliberate measures in curbing school girl dropout.

The Premier called on regional and district administrators to ensure whoever found responsible for dropout of a girl student faces the long arm of the law.

He also asked school girls to report to relevant authorities, people who attempt to get them out of school prematurely, and the government would act accordingly.

The Premier made the instructions recently after inspecting the construction of the vocational training centre in Mtambwe area, Wete District in North Pemba Region.

Mr Majaliwa stressed on...