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Kano set to launch platform to encourage distance learning in schools
Nasiru Yusuf
The Kano State government is set to launched the Nigeria Learning Passport as part of its efforts to fast rack learning among pupils and students of primary and junior secondary schools across the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) is an electronic distance learning platform/app fortified with audio-visual materials and books to aid self-based learning.
Speaking to journalists in preparation of the official launching of the educational platform, the State Team leader, Nasiru Abdullahi Kwalli, said it would help increase students’ access to learning materials.
Nasiru Abdullahi Kwalli addressing journalists
Kwalli said the platform could be accessed offline and online.
He said tablets would be provided to schools for the implementation of the programme. He said the programme would use the local languages of the pupils for effective communication.
He said it would also help teachers to devise more effective teaching approaches.
“The platform makes learning possible even outside the confines of a school which will help address the spiralling number of out-of-school children, especially in states where insecurity hinders access to schools. Importantly, Learning Passport provides an opportunity for teachers to access quality teachers’ guides and resources and digitalised capacity-building modules meant for teachers while supporting them to deliver lessons in class,” he said.
Mr Kwalli said, “children, youths, students and teachers can access digitalised curriculum providing instructional and supplementary learning materials in all core curriculum subjects for primary 1 – 6, JSS 1 – JSS 3 and SS 1 – SS3. The contents are offered in the English and Nigerian Languages including Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.”
He said pupils and other users can access over 10,000 available resources based on their preferences.
He disclosed that the module has a self assessment that will enable pupils assess their performance at the end of each lesson.
The State Team leader stated that already Kano state government has provided no fewer than 800 laptop for a start in about 20 schools, adding that there are ongoing training of teachers to spread the knowledge across the state to bridge the Digital Divide.
Mr Kwalli said that Kano state Government has assured its readiness to provide the infrastructure to balance the facility gap, adding that the device is flexible and compliant in both urban and remote areas.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The deputy governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has flagged off this year’s Ramadan feeding programme with a target to supply 91 thousand plates of food per day across all the designated areas in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that Gwarzo, who is the Chairman of the 2025 Ramadan Feeding Programme, expressed satisfaction with the smooth takeoff of the initiative.
The ceremony took place at Dandali Centre, Fagge Local Government Area, where the deputy governor urged the catering companies involved to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of meals to all feeding centers to achieve the programme’s objective.
Accompanying the Deputy Governor were the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Shelkh Tijjani Auwal, and other top Government officials.
A statement by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, said, since the assumption of office by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-led government in Kano State, under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the state government has institutionalized the initiative to support vulnerable residents by providing them with daily iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan.
“This annual programme is a humanitarian effort aimed at easing the difficulties faced by fasting Muslims.
“The state government has approved the 2025 Ramadan Feeding Programme, with 91 designated feeding centers across the state. The initiative will cater to 91,000 people daily for 27 days.
“To ensure the effective implementation of this year’s programme, catering service providers have been engaged to prepare and deliver 91,000 plates of food per day across all designated centers,” Waiya said.
Salary Fraud: Governor
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended with immediate effect the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was confirmed that Salisu Mustapha has also been directed to step aside as Permanent Secretary, Establishment, under the Office of the Head of Service, to allow for an unhindered investigation.
To ensure administrative continuity, the governor has approved the appointment of Malam Umar Muhammad Jalo, the Permanent Secretary, REPA, as the new Acting Head of Service, pending the outcome of the ongoing probe.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on financial malpractice, warning that anyone found guilty will face severe consequences.
The Abdulkadir Abdussalam-led investigative committee, inaugurated today, has been given seven days to uncover the root of the irregularities and submit its findings.
Salisu Mustapha was appointed Acting Head of Service earlier this month following the medical leave granted to the substantive Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, who is currently receiving treatment in India.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Stakeholders have commenced two day engagement with Kano State House of Assembly to validate the revised 2025 Kano Education Law.
Speaking at the occasion, the Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly Jibril Ismai Falgore pledged to ensure speedy passage of the bill into law, as soon as as the legislative chamber receive the Bill from the executive arm of government.
The Speaker represented by his deputy Alhaji Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu said Kano Assembly remains steadfast In its commitment to effective synergy with all relevant institutions to the strengthening of the education law and practices in Kano state.
He Commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for prioritising education sector evident is the allocation of the sector in 2025 appropriation, as well as his support in institutionalising best practices in governance.
In his remarks the commissioner of education Dr Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda recalled that the draft bill has undergone several processes and scrutiny at different levels of legal drafting.
He charged participants to approach the document with an eagle eye while scrutining it’s content, sorting out grey areas that require amendments.
Earlier the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education Alhaji Bashir Baffa said the meeting was to assess the proposed draft bill, with a view to ensure that its relevance and effectiveness aligns with current educational needs and best practices.
Other objectives according to the Permanent Secretary include mapping strategies to ensure speedy passage of the amended Kano Education Law 2024, through executives and legislature engagement, as well as recommendations on next step.
In their goodwill messages Kano State Permanent Secretary ministry of Justice Barrister Mustapha, state team leader PLANE project Nigeria, Alhaji Umar Lawan, Chairman House Committee on Education Alhaji Sulaiman Mukhtar Madobi, and Co-Chairperson of Kano State Accountability Forum on Education K-SAFE Dr Auwalu Halilu described the review as timely.
It would be recalled that the Kano State Government had in June, 2024 commences the review of “Education Law 1964” as part of effort to overhaul education sector in the state.
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