By Usman Usman Garba
In a decisive step to transform Kano State’s education sector, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed 789,000 school uniforms to pupils in 7,092 public schools across the state’s 44 local government areas.
The initiative, described as a cornerstone of the administration’s strategy to improve access to quality education, was announced in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, the distribution aims to create a dignified and inclusive learning environment for all children in the state.
Speaking at the distribution ceremony, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to overhauling Kano’s education system.
“This is just the beginning, after providing these uniforms, we will continue to equip our schools with additional resources to improve learning conditions,” he said.
In addition to the uniforms, the state government has distributed 53,000 desks to schools, addressing infrastructure challenges that have hindered effective teaching and learning for years.
The initiative has been widely lauded as a game-changer for education in Kano, with stakeholders praising its potential to boost school enrollment, enhance retention, and instil a sense of pride and equality among pupils.
Governor Yusuf’s intervention reflects his administration’s resolve to leave no child behind in the pursuit of quality education, marking a new chapter for Kano’s education sector.
