The Kano State Government has unveiled plans to establish 130 new schools across the state as part of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment Project.
Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this development, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to enhancing the education sector.
According to Makoda, the project will include 75 junior secondary schools and 55 senior secondary schools, strategically located across the state to improve access to education.
The announcement was made public in a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment at the Ministry of Education, Alhaji Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru.
The commissioner also highlighted the state’s efforts in introducing digital literacy programmes to elevate educational standards.
He expressed concerns over the deterioration of school infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and a shortage of teachers—issues he attributed to the neglect of the sector by the previous administration.
Appreciating the contributions of development partners, Makoda reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring sustained improvements in education.
The statement further revealed that the Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee convened for a two-day meeting in Kaduna to review the 2025–2026 key education priorities.
“The meeting, which took place from Saturday, 22nd to Sunday, 23rd February 2025, aimed to align these priorities with the state’s education strategic objectives for better outcomes,” the statement read.
Makoda described the meeting as essential for evaluating and approving key education priorities, validating work plans, and strengthening collaboration among stakeholders.
He added that discussions covered vital aspects such as the Kano Education Recovery Plan and the execution of the 14-point agenda, reinforcing the administration’s vision for a more effective education system.
“This meeting serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas, where new issues were raised and positive resolutions adopted for effective education policy delivery,” Makoda stated.
