In a major push to revamp the quality of education in Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has flagged off the distribution of instructional materials worth N2.8 billion to public schools across the state.
The materials, which include laboratory equipment, sportswear and sports kits, books, attendance registers, and laptop computers, are aimed at enhancing both academic and extracurricular activities in schools.
The announcement was made during an official flag-off ceremony held in Kano, where the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the glory of public education in the state.
“This is a strategic investment in the future of our children. We are not just equipping schools with books, but also with the tools needed for science, technology, physical development, and digital learning,” Governor Yusuf said.
He emphasized that the gesture is part of a broader education reform agenda that also includes the solarization of 200 schools, the recruitment of 17,600 school security guards, and the absorption of BESDA staff into permanent service.
Governor Yusuf urged school administrators to ensure proper use and maintenance of the materials, noting that the government would monitor implementation to ensure the resources reach the intended beneficiaries.
The event was attended by education stakeholders, local government chairmen, and community leaders, who applauded the initiative as a game-changer in the state’s education system.