Kano governor regrets setback on education, vows to reform sector

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State yesterday regretted what he considered as deteriorating infrastructure and high number of out-of-school children, coupled with the closure of several boarding schools before he assumed the mantle of leadership.

Flagging off the distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools as part of its educational recovery policy, Yusuf expressed worry that the ugly situation brought about by poor management of public policy on education by the past administration had led to a severe decline in the quality of education across the state.

Unveiling the learning materials at Government House, Governor Yusuf said government is taking a bold step to reverse the unfortunate setbacks brought to system over the years. He however pledged his administration’s commitment to address the predicaments in line with his vision to restore the lost glory of quality system of education in Kano.

The distribution of the educational materials that would be issued free to pupils in Primary, Junior and Secondary Schools in the state, comes few days after the government unveiled hundreds of school furniture across public learning centres to enable a conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning.

He used the opportunity to call on parents and stakeholders to partner with the present administration to rebuild, reenergise and ensure children are return back to schools.