By Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
—- Deliberates On Kano Education Recovery Plan, 14-Point Education Reform
The Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee has conducted a two-day meeting in Kaduna to review the 2025-2026 key education priorities.
The meeting which commenced from Saturday 22nd – 23rd February 2025, aims to align these priorities with the state’s education strategic objectives to achieve better results.
In his address, the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda disclosed that the meeting was crucial in reviewing and approving key education priorities, validating work plans, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
He added that the committee discussed critical areas, including the Kano Education Recovery Plan and the implementation of the 14-point Agenda.
” This meeting serves as a place for cross fertilization of ideas, a place where new issues were raised and positive resolutions reached for effective education policies delivery ” he stated.
On government’s commitment to the education sector, Dr. Makoda announced plans to construct 130 new schools across the state through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project.
Makoda stated that the construction would include 75 Junior Secondary Schools and 55 Senior Secondary Schools across the state.
The Commissioner also highlighted the state government’s introduction of digital literacy programs to ensure quality education in the state.
He lamented that the previous administration had neglected the education sub-sector, leaving behind dilapidated infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and an inadequate number of teachers.
The Commissioner therefore thanked the development partners for their immense contributions towards the progress of the state education sector, assuring that the present administration would continue to give them all the supports to achieve the intended goals.
The meeting objectives, as outlined by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammad, include sharing insights on the Kano Education Strategic Plan and agreeing on action steps to advance education reforms and implementation.
The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Yusuf Kabir, speaking on behalf of all parastatals under the Ministry of Education, assured their full support and cooperation with the Commissioner of Education.
In their separate remarks,.the chairman house committee on SUBEB Usman Abubakar Tasiu Kiru, chairman house committee on education Suleiman Mukhtar Madobi and chairman house committee on higher education A.A Minjibir assured the Assembly’s full support towards the development of education sector in the State.
His Highness, the Emir of Kano Malam Muhammad Sanusi Lamido Sanusi represented by Dokajin Kano Alhaji Muhd Aliyu assured of the Emirate continued support to the education sector, calling on wealthy individuals to also assist in that direction.
Presenting goodwill messages on behalf of their organizations, the project coordinators of PLAN international, PLANE, FCDO, AGile, IDEAS, K-SAFE and Save the Children also highlighted some of the intervention programs so far carried out in the state.
The event has brought together stakeholders, including representatives from the Kano State House of Assembly, Kano Emirate Council, development partners, MDAs, and civil societies.
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru is the
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Education, Kano State
