The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, has described the recognition of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as Governor of the Year 2024 by LEADERSHIP newspaper as well-deserved.
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Speaking in an interview with LEADERSHIP newspaper, Waiya highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to transforming education in Kano State.
He noted that Governor Yusuf declared a state of emergency in the sector and allocated about 30% of the 2024 budget to its development.
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According to the Commissioner, all classrooms across the 44 local government areas have been renovated, with additional classroom blocks constructed to accommodate more students.
The government also introduced free school uniforms, benefiting over 700,000 primary school pupils.
To further enhance access to higher education, Governor Yusuf reintroduced the foreign scholarship scheme initially pioneered by His Excellency Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
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Under this initiative, 1,001 students were sponsored to study abroad, with 150 of them already returning home with Master’s Degrees from universities in India.
In response to the rising tuition fees in federal universities, the governor provided over ₦700 million to support Kano State students studying across the country.
Similarly, state-owned universities, including Northwest University and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, received substantial support for accreditation.
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Northwest University recently secured approval to offer MBBS and Law programs and has commenced the admission process for its Law faculty.
The Commissioner further stated that Governor Yusuf has prioritized teacher recruitment, hiring 3,866 new primary school teachers to improve the quality of education.
The administration also settled outstanding examination fees, paying ₦1.6 billion to WAEC, NECO, and NBAIS to prevent students’ results from being withheld. Additional funds have been allocated to ensure the seamless registration of students in future examinations.
Furthermore, the governor approved a 50% reduction in tuition fees for Kano State students in all state-owned tertiary institutions, easing the financial burden on parents and students.
He said to enhance learning conditions, the state government has distributed hundreds of thousands of tables and chairs across the 44 local government areas, with more still being provided.
The government has also ensured a steady electricity supply at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education by connecting it to the Tiga Independent Power Plant.
Comrade Waiya emphasized that these efforts demonstrate Governor Yusuf’s dedication to quality education and human capital development in Kano State, which justifies his recognition as Governor of the Year 2024 by LEADERSHIP newspaper.