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BUK partners Kano Govt to address poor quality of secondary education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Bayero University Kano has indicated its readiness to work with Kano State Government in solving the education crisis facing the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Vice Chancellor of the University Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas gave the assurance on Tuesday when he led a team of the University management that at a courtesy visit to the state commisioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa in his office.
Prof. Sagir Adamu Maintained that for education crisis to be solved in Kano, something positive had to be done, noting that one of such step taken by the government was the recent declaration of state of emegency on education.
The Vice Chancellor hinted that in getting to the root of the problems of education in Kano, there is need for the government in power to find out the real picture of the education crisis at hand.
” If you can take your time to conduct research with a view to finding out the real.problem.of education in Kano, the solution is going to be beyond your time.
“So something need to be done. We are highly concerned when we go to do admission, even though Kano is having the largest number of students in Bayero University but during every admission, we are not taking the number we are expected to take because of lack of qualification,” he decried.
Professor Abbas further explained that the only way out of these educational challenges is to conduct what he called a holistic research on education to find out the problem, assuring that the University would remained willing to provide every support to that regard.
He disclosed that there were so many ways the University could assist the state apart from conducting research to get to the real problem.
“Bayero University also has the capacity to provide extensive training to teachers in groups and equip them with what they require to start facing the challenges of education in Kano.” he said.
Prof. Sagir Adamu however attributed the increase cases of Daba, Drugs adiction and other social vises in Kano to the lack of quality education that had characterized the state for quite period of time.
In his response, Kano State Commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa described the visit as timely considering the new policies and programmes put in place by the administration to revive the education sector.
“It is obvious, the present administration has inherited the state education sector in a stage of total dilapidation and decay of schools infrastructures and lack of instructional materials resulting to non conducive learning environment.
“We have produced a documentary programme portraying total neglect and decay of the education sector meaning that we have a lot to do in order to address all the challenges of the education sector. This government is now trying to see how it can address those problems inherited on education,” he said.
He assured the management team that the administration would be fully determine to work with University in finding lasting solutions to those challenges by setting a team of researchers that would assist in tackling the situation.
Doguwa asserted that the administration focuses on three basic components aimed at improving the education sector which bordered around access, quality and infrastructural development in schools.
Haruna Doguwa revealed that so many things had been done by the administration since its inception to improve education in the state which include the provision of instructional materials to schools, training of teachers, timely payment of NECO/NBAIS/NABTEB registration fees, recruitment of over 5600 teachers, construction and renovation of schools, repairing of 70 Girl Child Buses, payment of qualifying examination and distribution of free JAMB forms to Kano students among others.
“So, as we really thank and appreciate Bayero University Kano for coming to our aid in finding way forward to our educational crisis, our doors will remain opened at all times for advice and necessary guidance so that we can move the education sector forward ” Doguwa stated.
Aminu Abdullahi
The adolescent girls initiative for learning and empowerment AGILE has been described as a major catalyst to educational development.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, made the indication while receiving AGILE team in his palace.
According to him, Kano has witnessed significant progress in girl child education facilitated by AGILE, hence the need for traditional institutions and relevant stakeholders to contribute their quota to achieve the desired objectives.
He noted that, Rano Emirate has been at the forefront of ensuring enrollment retention and completion of girls education through various initiatives.
The emir called on the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) to upgrade the girls school in his community.
The monarch said, the school, located beside the palace, requires expansion to accommodate a larger number of students.
The traditional ruler suggested that AGILE should visit the school to assess its condition, saying that, relocating the school to a bigger location had been earlier considered.
In his remarks the permanent secretary Kano state ministry of education Alhaji Bashir Baffa explained that, they were at the palace to seek for support and blessings form the royal father.
He said, AGILE has fostered an enabling environment for girls through promoting behavioral changes through communication campaigns engagement with traditional rulers and advocacy.
He maintained that, the team has embarked on advocacy visits to all relevant stakeholders at community and state levels on the importance of girls education.
Alhaji Baffa hinted that the state government had declared a state of emergency on education, hence the need for the traditional institution to contribute its quota to achieve the desired objectives.
He posited that, the team will visit the school to see possible ways of intervening for the development of education.
The permanent secretary also used the opportunity to condole Rano emirate over the killing of its indigenes in Uromi.
KANO FOCUS reports that, earlier the team has paid a similar visit to Karaye Emirate council as part of efforts to advocate for support from the traditional institution and relevant stakeholders.
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim
The Kano State Ministry of Education’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, supported by the World Bank, has successfully renovated over 1,300 senior and junior secondary schools in the state in the last three years.
KANO FOCUS reports that the state commissioner for education, Alhaji Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this during a visit to the Karaye Emirate on Tuesday.
He added that the AGILE program has enrolled more than 30,000 girls through targeted outreach, grants, and its Second Chance education initiative.
Makoda further revealed that the state government has finalized plan to construct 130 new schools in rural communities, with over 35,000 girls already benefiting from financial assistance under the scheme.
He urged the Karaye Emirate to lend full support to the program and prioritize girls’ education.
In his remarks, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Maharaz, pledged the emirate’s commitment to advancing girls’ education in Kano State.
He commended the state government and the commissioner for their dedication to the programme’s success.
“It is our collective responsibility to support this initiative,” the Emir stated, calling for measures to ensure beneficiaries complete their education with strong academic outcomes.
The commissioner’s delegation consist of the Kano State AGILE Project Coordinator, Malam Mujitapha Aminu and other members of State Programme Implementation Unit (SPIU).
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim
Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Monday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Faculty of Education and inaugurated its Alumni Association at the Convocation Arena of the university’s new campus.
KANO FOCUS reports that the event was graced by government officials, education stakeholders, and alumni all gathered to commemorate the faculty’s contributions to Nigeria’s educational sector.
In her keynote address, the State Minister for Education, Mrs. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad announced the Federal Government’s Sector Renewal Initiative designed to transition Nigeria from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy.
She highlighted that the aim of the renewal initiative consists of – Reducing the number of out-of-school children; combating learning poverty; nhancing skills development and human capital for the labor market
The minister noted that the initiative prioritizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Digital literacy and education quality assurance.
Mrs. Ahmad disclosed that the Federal Government had disbursed ₦35 billion to 261 beneficiaries under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), with BUK among the top beneficiaries.
“So far, the scheme has received 420 applications, and we are scaling up investments,” she stated.
She further confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved ₦120 billion to boost TVET programs, with plans to train 650 youths in technical, vocational, and digital skills over the next two years.
Emeritus Professor Sani Ahmad Sufi, former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, praised the faculty for its high-quality graduates.
“Our pride lies not just in the number of graduates produced yearly, but in their impact across Nigeria and beyond,” he said.
He added that the faculty has produced Nigeria’s largest pool of graduate teachers many of whom hold key positions nationally and internationally.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje applauded the faculty for its significant role in advancing education in Nigeria.
The event concluded with awards presented to distinguished alumni and supporters of the faculty in recognition of their contributions to its growth.
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