By Usman Usman Garba
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the recruitment of 400 Mathematics teachers and the deployment of 1,600 watchmen across public secondary schools in a renewed push to strengthen learning quality and security under the state’s education reforms.
The appointments were announced in two separate statements issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement on teacher recruitment, Yusuf presented permanent and pensionable appointment letters to the newly engaged Mathematics teachers, describing the move as a strategic response to subject deficits affecting learning outcomes in the state.
He said Mathematics formed the backbone of science, technology, engineering and innovation, stressing that Kano must build a strong foundation to compete in a knowledge-driven global economy.
“Mathematics is the foundation of science, technology and innovation, and we must strengthen this area to build the next generation of scientists and engineers,” the Governor said.
Yusuf added that the 400 teachers would enhance classroom delivery, improve examination performance and widen students’ access to STEM-related career paths.
He commended the Ministry of Education and the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board for what he described as a transparent and impactful recruitment process, urging the new teachers to justify the government’s confidence.
In a separate statement, the Governor also flagged off the issuance of appointment letters to 1,600 watchmen across the state’s secondary schools.
He said the deployment was part of efforts to restore safety, discipline and stability in public schools amid rising concerns about security nationwide.
“Learning cannot thrive where safety is compromised. These watchmen will play frontline roles in protecting pupils, teachers and school facilities,” Yusuf said.
He called on the newly appointed watchmen to carry out their duties with vigilance, discipline and integrity, adding that a secure environment remained central to achieving quality education.
Both recruitments form part of the administration’s wider education reforms aimed at improving school infrastructure, enhancing teacher capacity and ensuring a safe environment for learning.