By Uzair Adam
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has initiated the distribution of essential learning materials to schools across the state’s 44 local government areas.
The launch ceremony, held at the government house on Thursday evening, saw the distribution of 120,000 cartons of chalk, 97,532 workbooks, 93,600 exercise books, 199,234 classroom registers, 350,000 report sheets, 351 lesson observation books, and national anthem booklets to schools.
Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf emphasized the importance of this effort in revitalizing the state’s struggling education system.
“This marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by Kano’s education sector, which has suffered from inadequate infrastructure and a growing number of out-of-school children,” the governor remarked.
He further stated the government’s focus on training and retraining teachers, rehabilitating schools, and constructing new classroom blocks to create a more conducive learning environment for students.
The Commissioner of Education, Umar Haruna Doguwa, praised the governor’s unwavering support for the education sector and noted that the declaration of a state of emergency on education had led to meaningful reforms and exceeded expectations.