In a major push to revamp the quality of education in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of instructional materials worth N2.8 billion to public schools across the state.

The materials, which include laboratory equipment, sportswear and sports kits, books, attendance registers, and laptop computers, are aimed at enhancing both academic and extracurricular activities in schools.

The announcement was made during an official flag-off ceremony held in Kano, where the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the glory of public education in the state.

“This is a strategic investment in the future of our children. We are not just equipping schools with books, but also with the tools needed for science, technology, physical development, and digital learning,” Governor Yusuf said.

He emphasized that the gesture is part of a broader education reform agenda that also includes the solarization of 200 schools, the recruitment of 17,600 school security guards, and the absorption of BESDA staff into permanent service.

Governor Yusuf urged school administrators to ensure proper use and maintenance of the materials, noting that the government would monitor implementation to ensure the resources reach the intended beneficiaries.
Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf directed the immediate recruitment of 17,600 security guards across public schools, strengthening the safety of schools.
Speaking at the same occasion, Governor Yusuf revealed that 400 security personnel will be recruited and stationed in each of the state’s 44 local government areas.

The initiative aims to safeguard the lives of students and teachers and create a safe learning environment across all public schools.
“This decision was born out of our administration’s commitment to protect our children and teachers from emerging security threats,” Governor Yusuf said. “We cannot afford to allow fear or insecurity to disrupt the education of our future leaders.”

The newly recruited guards will be trained and strategically deployed to man school gates, monitor suspicious activity, and coordinate with relevant security agencies where necessary.

In a similar gesture, the governor announced plans to provide solar energy at 200 schools to improve teaching and learning in public schools.
The initiative to solarize 200 public schools and equip each with 250 computers came under the World Bank-supported AGILE Project.

The move, according to the governor, is part of the administration’s broader effort to modernize the education sector and bridge the digital divide across the state.