The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has restated his administration’s commitment towards uplifting the education sector for the socio-economic development of the citizenry.
The governor made the declaration on Tuesday when he flagged off the commencement of the 2023 NECO examination at Rumfa College, where final year Senior Secondary School Students in Kano gathered in anticipation of this crucial milestone in their academic journey.
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The State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who represented the Governor Yusuf, underscored the significance of this event, emphasizing that education is the bedrock of meaningful development in any nation across the globe.
In a statement by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, he emphasized the government’s view of investing in the education sector as a vital step towards nurturing the future leaders of tomorrow.
He disclosed that the State Government had released over N1.5 billion to cover examination fees for more than 57,000 students enrolled in Secondary Schools, Technical Schools, and Islamic/Arabic Secondary Schools throughout the state.
He urged the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) to collaborate with schools in their respective wards to monitor the progress of their children and provide them with the necessary motivation to achieve the desired results.
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The Governor also reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the advancement of education in Kano and appealed for the cooperation of the citizens in elevating the standards of education both at the primary and secondary school levels.
Umar Haruna Doguwa, the State Commissioner for Education, announced that the Ministry of Education had established committees to assess closed boarding schools in the state with a view to reopening them.
He lauded the state government for enhancing the feeding programs in boarding schools and assured the provision of furniture for schools in the near future.
In a vote of thanks, Hamisu Muhammad Gwagwarwa, Acting Executive Secretary of the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB), commended Governor Yusuf and his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo for their commitment to the development of the educational sector.
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He pledged full support in actualizing the government’s vision of elevating education in the state to unprecedented level.
Prominent personalities at the flag-off ceremony included Umar Haruna Doguwa, Director of Recruitment & Training at KSSSSMB, Baban Gida Abdulrahman Sambauna, Zonal Director of the Municipal Zonal Directorate, and a host of parents who eagerly participated in this significant event.
