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Kano disseminates 2024/2025 schools census report, records progress in girls’ enrolment
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Ministry of Education has disseminated the 2024/2025 Annual Schools Census (ASC) Report, revealing notable progress in gender participation with girls accounting for a significant share of enrolment across different levels of education.
Speaking at the dissemination meeting held at the COVID-19 Hall of the Ministry of Education, the Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, said the Annual Schools Census remains a critical tool for strengthening data-driven policy making in the education sector.
Makoda explained that the 2024/2025 census achieved near-universal coverage across public education sub-sectors, including pre-primary, primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, as well as science and technical schools.
He added that non-formal learning centres were also comprehensively captured for the first time, describing the development as a major improvement in the state’s Education Management Information System (EMIS).
The commissioner also highlighted a key innovation introduced during the census cycle, the adoption of the DHIS2 digital platform, which he said enhances real-time data entry, improves validation processes, reduces inconsistencies and allows faster reporting for better monitoring of education sector performance.
According to the report, the census recorded encouraging progress in girls’ participation in education, a development the commissioner attributed to the impact of government policies aimed at promoting girls’ education and ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities.
Despite the progress recorded, Makoda noted that the findings also revealed challenges, particularly in teacher availability and infrastructure at the basic education level.
He said high pupil–teacher and pupil–classroom ratios in some schools indicate the need for sustained investment in classroom expansion, recruitment and training of teachers, and improvement of the overall learning environment.
The commissioner emphasised that the Annual Schools Census goes beyond statistics, noting that the data generated provides a critical foundation for education sector planning, budgeting, teacher deployment, infrastructure development and monitoring progress toward global education targets such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education.
Makoda therefore urged stakeholders to carefully review the findings and provide constructive recommendations that would guide the next phase of education reforms in the state.
He also commended UNICEF for supporting the 2024/2025 Annual Schools Census and appreciated the efforts of the ministry’s Planning, Research and Statistics Department, the EMIS team, education agencies and field officers whose dedication ensured the successful completion of the exercise.
The commissioner further acknowledged the presence of representatives of government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, education stakeholders, school administrators and members of the media at the event, describing their participation as vital to advancing education reforms in the state.
He reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening the education system through data-driven decision making, improved infrastructure and policies that promote inclusive and quality education for all.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Society for Family Health has appointed Dayyabu Mahmud Yusuf as Group Director, Impact Partnership and Engagement, as well as Managing Director of RevoHealth HMO Ltd., in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare access and sustainable health systems across Nigeria and Africa.
KANO FOCUS reports that the appointment was announced on the organisation’s official Facebook page on Saturday.
According to SFH, the new leadership appointment signals the beginning of a fresh phase focused on improving impact, expanding access to healthcare services, and advancing sustainable health transformation initiatives across the continent.
The organisation stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to building integrated health systems and promoting innovative platforms in healthcare financing, workforce development, advisory services, and sustainable health interventions.
SFH expressed confidence that Yusuf’s leadership would further strengthen the organisation’s impact and deliver lasting value to communities across Nigeria and beyond.
Yusuf is a seasoned public health professional with more than 18 years of experience in the design and implementation of public health, social marketing, and health systems strengthening programmes in Nigeria.
He is widely recognised as a health systems expert, health economist, programme management specialist, and community engagement practitioner, with extensive experience in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH), HIV/AIDS, malaria, child survival, and nutrition interventions.
He has also built strong technical expertise across the family planning and maternal, newborn and child health continuum, while leading large and complex teams on multiple development programmes.
Yusuf possesses strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, having worked closely with senior government officials, lawmakers, and influential traditional and religious leaders to drive institutional and behavioural changes that support effective programme implementation.
A seasoned trainer, Yusuf has trained various cadres of health professionals and is known for his practical expertise in participatory community engagement approaches.
He holds a degree in Microbiology and a Master’s degree in Health Economics from Bayero University Kano, as well as an MSc in Microbiology from University of Abuja.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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