The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Yusuf, has earmarked a significant budget of N8 billion for the establishment of three state-of-the-art “mega” primary schools across the state.
Governor Yusuf emphasised the inclusion of full educational facilities within these schools, aiming to create a conducive learning environment for children from less privileged backgrounds.
These mega schools are strategically planned to be located in each of the senatorial districts, equipped with modern learning materials to enhance the quality of education at the grassroots level.
Additionally, the governor highlighted a separate allocation of N6 billion for the comprehensive renovation of all existing primary schools in the state.
Governor Yusuf expressed the government’s commitment to eradicating the practice of pupils receiving lessons on bare floors, signaling a shift towards prioritizing basic learning facilities.
Furthermore, he disclosed that the government has approved the renovation of 26 Special Institutions, with 17 already completed, as initially established by former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Governor Yusuf articulate, ”The era of pupils receiving lessons on the bare floors is over. We will continue to accord attention to the provision of basic learning facilities that would enable our young pupils to have a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere.
“We also spent N500 million on the construction of a hostel at the Aliko University Wudil and another N150 million was paid for the new environmental and Climate Department at Maitama Sule University.
“Kano Islamic Legal Studies and other Institutions also benefited from the payments of over N100 Million for the registration of their New Courses.
“About 93 per cent Tuition Fees of 501 Masters Students in India and other foreign countries were settled and their four months upkeep allowances were also settled to allow them to face their studies,” he disclosed.
He underscored the government’s commitment to supporting Kano state students, having paid N700 million as registration fees for those studying at Bayero University, Kano. Furthermore, N1.5 billion has been disbursed for the WAEC and NECO examination fees for secondary school students in the state.