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Children preside Kano Assembly, advocate for skill acquisition training into basic education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Jabrill Ismail Falgore on Wednesday, honoured children in plenary by vacating his seat for a child.
KANO FOCUS reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Kano Field Office has organised advocacy visits to the Assembly to mark this year’s World Children’s Day.
During the plenary the Speaker’s seat was occupied by a 15-year-old school boy, Muhammad Isa, who conducted a special session commemorating the World Children Day.
The kid speaker with sergeant at arms
Isa presided over the plenary with several school children drawn from various schools in the state. The children commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Speaker of the House for facilitating policies and programmes that led to the increased enrollment of children in schools.
Children in the Assembly
Isa said it’s the dream of every child to have quality education and economic independence, access to good health, well-being, leadership skills and digital literacy.
The session commended both the executive and the legislative arms for their commitment to promoting childrens’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their rights.
Children in the Assembly
The children asked the government to increase education funding. “Beyond funding, we request that you keep monitoring for timely release of the allocation and judicious utilization.
The kids who were selected from different government schools across the state also demanded free medical services at government hospitals for children under 15 years.
The students highlighted major factors responsible for school drop out including high rate of poverty, insecurity and financial constraints.
Children in the Assembly
They also advocated for introducing skills acquisition training in nine-year basic education. They cited example that students from Kano municipal should be be taught how to make leather shoes and bags while those from Dawakinkudu local government area could be engage in pottery.
The kids also appealed to Kano state government to renovate public schools, equipped them with instructional materials and qualified teachers.
Kid speaker and Clerk of the House
The children also advocate for reviving Teacher Training College to fill the gap of shortage of professional teachers.
During the session the students demanded that the should appoint professional teachers to head ministry of education and its parastatals such as State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB).
The students also appealed to Kano state government to stopped unnecessary deductions of teachers salary.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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