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Kano constructs 130 new schools through AGILE Project – Commissioner of Education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government says it will construct 130 new Schools in the state through Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project.
KANO FOCUS reports that Dr Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda, the Commissioner of Education, made this known at Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting holding in Kaduna from Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd February, 2025.
Dr Gwani Ali Haruna Makoda
Makoda said the construction consists of 75 Junior Secondary School and 55 Senior Secondary Schools across the state.
The Commissioner added that the state government has introduced digital literacy programmes through AGILE and IDEAS projects.
He lamented how the previous administration in the state abandoned education sub sector with dilapidated infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms and inadequate teachers.
In his address the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education Malam Bashir Baffa said the meeting was to review Kano State’s current key education priorities (2025-2026) and align them with strategic objectives.
Malam Bashir Baffa
The permanent secretary hinted that the meeting will also deliberate on the Kano Recovery Pla, 14-points education reform agenda and share insights on the Kano Education Strategic Plan (ESP), Mutual Accountability Framework Curriculum Reform and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) roadmap 2025-20220.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman of State Universal Basic Education ((SUBEB) Alhaji Yusuf Kabir on behalf of all parastatals under the ministry of education assured their maximum support and cooperation to the commissioner of education.
Alhaji Yusuf Kabir
The Executive Chairman SUBEB described the deployment of Gwani Makoda to Ministry of Education as a blessing to the state.
In a goodwill message delivered at the event the Kano State Project Coordinator of AGILE Malam Mujittapha Aminu said AGILE Project is a five-year World Bank intervention being implemented through Federal and Kano state Ministry of Education.
Malam Mujittapha Aminu
The Project Coordinator said the three components of AGILE are aligned to education sector plan and Medium Term Sector Strategy (MTSS) plan.
On his part the member representing Kiru in Kano State House of Assembly Usman Abubakar Tasiu assured of maximum support of the Assembly to education sector in Kano state.
Hon. Usman Abubakar Tasiu
Prof. Auwalu Halilu, chairman of Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) said the coalition is supporting the ministry of education and it’s parastatals on schools monitoring and advocacy.
Prof. Auwalu Halilu
He recalled that as accountability platform they have appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to declare state of emergency on education when he assumed office, and he humbly responded positively.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim, Communication Officer, AGILE.
Highlights of the event include goodwill messages from representatives of Kano State House of Assembly, FCDO PLANE, UNICEF, PLAN International, AGILE and IDEAS project.
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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