By Rabiu Sanusi
The Chairman of Bichi Local Government Council, Hon. Hamza Sule Maifata, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education through sustained support for students, teachers and education administrators across the local government area.
The chairman, represented by the member-elect representing Bichi Local Government Area at the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Lawan Shehu, made the declaration during the MAIFATA Prize Award Day held at the Bichi Local Government Secretariat.
Speaking at the event, the council leadership said the initiative was designed to promote academic excellence and reward hard work among pupils, teachers and school administrators in the area.
During the ceremony, students from various primary schools across Bichi Local Government Area received awards for exceptional performance in different categories, including Best Overall Student, Best Student in English Language and Best Student in Mathematics.
Students who emerged in first, second and third positions were also honoured with prizes and certificates in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements.
In one of the major highlights of the event, the overall best pupil in Bichi Local Government, from Badume Special Primary School, was presented with a brand-new bicycle as a reward for academic excellence.
Similarly, the most outstanding teacher received a new Lifan motorcycle, while the Bichi Local Government Education Authority was presented with an official vehicle to strengthen its operations.
The Executive Secretary of the Local Education Authority was also given a new motorcycle in recognition of efforts toward improving the education sector in the area.
Organisers of the programme said the gesture reflects the strong commitment of Hon. Hamza Sule Maifata’s administration to educational development, in line with the education-friendly policies of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Residents and stakeholders at the event commended the initiative, describing it as a significant step toward motivating students and teachers to strive for excellence and improving the standard of education in Bichi Local Government Area.
