Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday flagged off the distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools as part of his administration’s educational recovery policy.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The distribution of educational materials, which will be provided free of charge to pupils in Primary, Junior, and Secondary Schools in the state, follows the government’s recent unveiling of hundreds of school furniture across public learning centres to create a conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning.
Unveiling the learning materials at Government House, Governor Yusuf said the government is taking bold steps to reverse the setbacks the education system has suffered over the years.
The Governor expressed regret over the deteriorating infrastructure and the high number of out-of-school children, along with the closure of several boarding schools prior to his assumption of office.
Yusuf lamented that the poor management of public education policies by the previous administration had resulted in a significant decline in the quality of education in the state.
He pledged his administration’s commitment to addressing these challenges in line with his vision to restore the lost glory of Kano’s education system.
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Materials distributed during the event included: 120,000 cartons of chalk, 97,532 records of workbooks, 93,600 exercise books, 199,234 class registers, 350,000 student report sheets, 351,000 lesson observation books, and 30,000 copies of the new National Anthem.
“We are fully committed to addressing these issues head-on. In line with our vision to restore the greatness of education in Kano State, we declared a State of Emergency in Education to pave the way for a holistic approach to revamping our educational system, ensuring that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to educate our children effectively.”
“Our administration has also embarked on the massive rehabilitation of schools across the state, as well as the construction of new classroom blocks to create a conducive learning environment.
“We have recently produced hundreds of thousands of pieces of furniture for our pupils, and very soon, we shall flag off the distribution of school uniforms for Primary One pupils, ensuring they start their educational journey with dignity and pride,” Yusuf said.
The instructional materials provided, as explained by the governor, are essential for creating an environment where teaching and learning can thrive, as education is the foundation of development, and investing in its resources is an investment in the future.
He used the opportunity to call on parents and stakeholders to partner with the present administration to rebuild, re-energize, and ensure children return to schools.
