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SUBEB trains SBMC leaders to boost community participation in basic education
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has organised a two-day refresher training for School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) leaders across the state as part of efforts to strengthen community participation in basic education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the training is designed to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills, which they are expected to cascade to other SBMC members within their respective local government areas.
Speaking during a monitoring visit to the training sessions in Sumaila and Wudil, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Malam Yusuf Kabir, commended SBMC members for their dedication and contributions to the development of basic education in Kano State.
He described leadership as a demanding responsibility and urged participants to remain committed and steadfast in their voluntary service to the education sector, noting that their sacrifices would be duly rewarded by Almighty Allah.
Malam Yusuf Kabir stressed that the role of SBMC members is critical to securing the future of children, calling on them to sustain their community engagement and continue supporting schools within their localities. He also appealed to parents, particularly mothers, to ensure that their children are sent to school on time and to discourage truancy and absenteeism.
The SUBEB chairman explained that the training became necessary following the influx of new SBMC members, leading to the selection of seven representatives from each area to undergo the refresher course and subsequently train other members in their respective LGAs.
In separate remarks, participants expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kano State for his consistent support and commitment to the education sector. They also commended the SUBEB chairman for introducing impactful policies and reforms aimed at improving the quality of basic education in the state, while pledging to intensify their efforts in supporting school development at the community level.
It was disclosed that the Sumaila cluster comprises Sumaila, Garko and Takai local government areas, while the Wudil cluster includes Wudil, Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu local government areas.
The refresher training forms part of a broader statewide initiative to strengthen SBMCs’ understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Similar sessions are being conducted across other clusters in the state, in line with the government’s strategy to enhance collaboration between schools and host communities for the delivery of inclusive, effective and sustainable basic education.
During the visit, Malam Yusuf Kabir also inspected ongoing school renovation projects in Durbunde and Kachako towns in Takai Local Government Area, to ensure quality delivery and adherence to approved project specifications.
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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