The Kano State House of Assembly has passed the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing new measures aimed at strengthening the regulation of private schools and protecting parents from arbitrary fee increases.
The bill was passed following its third reading by the Clerk of the House, Bashir Diso, and consideration by the Committee of the Whole House during plenary.
Speaking after the passage of the bill, majority leader of the house Lawan Hussaini pointed out that, the amendment provides that the position of Executive Secretary of the Private and Voluntary Institutions Board must be occupied by a retired or seasoned educationist who attained at least Grade Level 14 in the public service.
He explained that the new law also requires private primary and secondary schools to consult their Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs) before increasing school fees. Under the amendment, any approved increase must not exceed 10 per cent of the existing tuition fees.
The lawmaker further stated that private schools are prohibited from charging more than 10 per cent above the official fees prescribed by examination bodies such as WAEC, NECO and NBTE for external examinations.
According to him, the Assembly also reduced the statutory charges payable by private schools to the Board from 15 per cent to five per cent to ease the financial burden on school proprietors and, parents.
He noted that the amendment contains additional provisions aimed at improving the administration and regulation of private educational institutions across the state.
Meanwhile, the House adopted a motion calling on the Kano State Government to construct the Kiyaye–Jarumawa–’Yar Tofan Kanawa–Tofan Fulani road in Bagwai Local Government Area.
The motion, sponsored by the member representing Bagwai/Shanono Constituency, Ali Lawan, received overwhelming support from lawmakers during plenary.
Presenting the motion, the sponsor said the road has remained in a deplorable condition for many years, hindering economic activities and the movement of people and goods within the affected communities.
He noted that the proposed road project is less than five kilometres in length and requires only two culverts, making it relatively inexpensive to execute. He therefore urged the state government to commence construction without delay.
The Assembly adjourned plenary to the next legislative day following a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini.