The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has just declared the implementation of a N20,000 stipend for female students in the state, with the aim of promoting school attendance among this demographic.
The governor, in his address on Independence Day, delivered at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata, Kano, disclosed that a pilot project will be implemented to provide educational benefits to more than 45,000 schoolgirls.
He said, “To support girls-child education and encourage parents to send their daughters to school, we are issuing a stipend of N20,000 to over 45,000 girl-child as a pilot scheme to support them to continue schooling. We are also re-introducing the girl-child school buses to transport them to and from schools.”
Yusuf also announced that his administration would establish more primary and secondary schools across the 44 local government areas of the state “in our quest to mop up all out-of-school children roaming our streets.”
He added, “Schools are being renovated in batches; we are providing free uniforms, school bags, and shoes at the pilot stage, and we are providing free exercise books and textbooks to primary and Junior Secondary School pupils. And arrangements have reached an advanced stage in providing one free meal (per day) to primary school pupils.”
The governor announced that his administration intends to provide sponsorship for 1001 exceptional graduates to pursue Master’s degrees at prestigious international universities.
He also reiterated the dedication and resolve of his governing body to address the prevalent issues of unemployment, poverty, and youth unrest afflicting the nation.
