Development Partners Praise Governor Yusuf's Education Reforms in Kano

Development partners have lauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration for its sweeping education reforms in Kano State, recognizing the bold interventions aimed at transforming the sector. Representatives from major development partners, including UNICEF, the World Bank AGILE Project, PLANE (FCDO), K-SAFE, and CSACEFA, praised the governor for demonstrating strong political will and commitment to revamping basic and post-basic education in the state.

Key Highlights

• Recognition of Reforms: The development partners commended the governor's administration for its efforts in improving the education sector, citing improved learning conditions and policy direction as key indicators of success.
• Support for Initiatives: UNICEF praised the governor's investments in instructional materials, digital learning, and teacher recruitment, describing them as "strategic and sustainable." The organization pledged to continue supporting the state in areas such as girl-child education, inclusive learning, and teacher training.
• Solarization of Schools: The World Bank-supported AGILE Project applauded the state government's plan to solarize 200 public schools and equip each with 250 computers, ensuring equitable access to technology and preparing students for the digital economy.
• Security Measures: The K-SAFE programme commended the governor for recruiting 17,600 security guards to man public schools, ensuring a safe and secure environment for students and teachers.
• Inclusive Approach: The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) praised the administration's inclusive approach to policy-making, noting that civil society has been fully engaged in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of ongoing reforms.

Governor's Response
Governor Yusuf expressed appreciation for the support of development partners and reiterated his administration's resolve to continue investing in both infrastructure and human capital components of education. "Our collective goal is to ensure that every child in Kano, regardless of background, has access to quality, safe, and inclusive education," he said.

Education Agenda

The governor's education agenda has featured key interventions, including:

• Distribution of N2.8 billion worth of instructional materials
• Recruitment of 4,000 BESDA staff
• Solarization of schools
• Introduction of a N200 million teacher vehicle loan scheme
• Large-scale security deployment to schools across the state.