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Emir of Kano advocates 50% of state appropriation to education
Nasiru Yusuf
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has advocated for allocating 50% of state appropriation to education sub-sector.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Emir made the appeal on Tuesday in Kano at the unveiling of charter demands developed by citizens under the auspices of Hasken Kano.
Represented by Alhaji Habib Bello Dankadai (Fagacin Kano) the emir The monarch lamented the poor state of education in Nigeria ranging from primary to university.
The monarch cited example with how Rwanda excelled among it’s African peers due to its commitment to education.
“Go to Rwanda, the teachers salary is far better than that of President,” the Emir said.
The Emir urged politicians to eschew politics of bitterness and violence.
He said that violence does not do anybody any good, but only causes destruction and retrogression.
Bayero also advised the PERL to use the media in enlightening people on the project.
In his address, PERL State Team Leader in charge of Kano and Jigawa states, Isa Surajo said that it is a non partisan platform expanding citizens’ influence in governance.
This, he stated was being done by setting agenda for the engagement of candidates.
“The document highlighted pre and post election engagement plans on education, health, agriculture and environment.
”Other areas are commerce, women and people with special needs, digital economy and justice, among others.
“It is meant to expand citizens’ influence around the governance processes to improve service delivery.
“The agenda setting is one of priorities in ensuring that the citizens are being supported and organised to prioritise their demands and develop charters.
“They will engage the candidates to show them their needs when elected into offices and how best they can meet these needs in governance,” he said.
Earlier, one of the advocates who developed the charter Dr Auwalu Halilu, said that about 60 associations took part in developing the document.
Dr Halilu said that the document comprised general and specific needs across the 44 local government areas of the state and suggestions on how to achieve them.
KANO FOCUS reports that on education, some of the problems highlighted included inadequate teaching and learning materials, high students’ population, inadequate teachers and structures, among others.
On health, the issues include deficit of personnel, non release of funds for health programmes as well as shortage of equipment, among others.
Similar problems were also identified in other sectors while solutions were proffered on how best they could be addressed by the political office holders after the election.
Some of the participants included representatives from the five emirate councils, associations, political parties’ representatives, civil society organisations, people with special needs and professional groups, among others.
KANO FOCUS reports that the document, tagged “Hasken Jihar Kano Project”, was supported by the Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) under the United Kingdom’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Former Vice President, Architect Muhammad Namadi Sambo, has commended the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his bold decision to declare a state of emergency on education in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that Sambo, who paid a condolence visit to Governor Yusuf over the death of renowned business mogul and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, expressed admiration for the administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday.
“As an architect, I am particularly passionate about the ongoing rehabilitation and beautification of the Kano Government House,” Sambo noted.
“I was very happy and have been looking forward to the opportunity to commend you in person.”
He described the Governor’s efforts as “giant strides,” adding that the infrastructural transformation under the Yusuf-led administration is evident across Kano.
“Mr. Governor, you are doing well,” the former Vice President added. “I have been following the news, and on my arrival to Kano, I personally noticed the impressive infrastructural developments everywhere. You have effectively turned the Government House into a construction site.”
Governor Yusuf thanked the former Vice President for his visit and words of encouragement, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring Kano’s glory through purposeful governance and people-oriented projects.
His Excellency Namadi Sambo was in cimpany of Chairman Unity Bank, former Director General of NEMA Muhammad Sani Sidi and a host of others.
In another development, Sen. Abubakar Sani Bello led another powerful delegation to condole with the Governor and the good people of Kano over the death of late Alhaji Amunu Dantata.
The former Governor of Niger state was accompanied by Sen. Bashir Garba Lado, Sen. Muhammad Ibn Na’Allah, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abacha among others.
The Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has organized a sensitization workshop for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) clubs in 50 secondary schools across Kano State.
KANO FOCUS reports that that ten students, who were selected from each participating school, received the training on understanding GBV, preventive measures, and appropriate actions to take when faced with such situations.
Speaking at the closing of the training on Friday, Bashir Kabir Rabi’u, the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) officer of the AGILE Project in Kano State, said the workshop was aimed at raising awareness among female students on how to recognize and avoid GBV, as well as how to respond effectively if it occurs.
“This workshop brought together 50 school-based clubs established to fight GBV.
“We trained 10 students from each school to equip them with knowledge about gender-based violence,” he stated.
Rabi’u noted that the awareness campaign is part of efforts to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for students.
He explained that the AGILE Project, which is supported by the World Bank in collaboration with the Kano State Ministry of Education, facilitated the program.
In her remarks, the Principal of Kukar Bulikiya Girls Secondary School, Hannatu Ado Gwaram, commended the AGILE program for organizing the training.
She pledged that the school would continue sensitizing students on ways to avoid becoming victims of GBV.
KANO FOCUS reports that the event also featured drama presentations and educative plays aimed at driving home the message of gender-based violence prevention.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Partnership For Learning For All in Nigeria (PLANE) in collaboration with Kano state government has commenced a 5-day workshop to develop a 2026-2028 Medium-Term Sector Strategy (MTSS) aimed at enhancing quality education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the workshop brings together stakeholders from the Ministry of Education, Budget and Planning, Finance, Development Partners, and Civil Society Organisations.
Speaking at the occasion, Commissioner of Education Dr Ali Haruna Makoda said Kano State Government has allocated 31.5% of its 2025 budget to boost quality education in the state.
According to him the budgetary allocation is part of a strategic plan to achieve quality education through due process and implementation.
Dr. Makoda emphasised the importance of strategic planning and implementation in achieving better results in the education sector.
He urged participants to implement what they would learn for the betterment of the state education sector.
Participants at the occasion
The Technical Adviser to the Governor on Education Reforms, Haladu Mohammed, explained that the workshop would create a solid foundation for a 3-year education plan to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people in the state.
This initiative demonstrates the Kano State Government’s commitment to improving the education sector, aligning with its recent efforts to enhance education quality.
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