Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has accused the previous administration of neglecting the education sector, leading to its current state of disrepair.
Speaking in Kano, where he declared a State of Emergency in Education, Yusuf claimed that public schools were sold and converted into private shops under the past regime.
With strong backing from the National Union of Teachers (NUT), Gov. Yusuf pledged significant reforms to revitalize education, emphasizing its critical role in societal progress.
“The immediate past administration neglected our schools,” Yusuf said. “Over 4.7 million pupils are forced to sit on bare floors to learn, and 400 schools have only one teacher for all classes and subjects.”
Yusuf highlighted the dire state of the education system, noting the lack of basic teaching tools, inadequate resources, and outdated equipment. He also expressed grave concern over the rising number of out-of-school children, nearly a million, who are denied access to education.
“Teachers struggle with outdated and insufficient basic learning equipment, while clean water and sanitation are lacking in many schools,” he added.
Gov. Yusuf is determined to restore Kano’s educational landscape, once a model of excellence, now marred by neglect and decline.
“My administration is committed to making education a top priority and a lasting legacy for future generations,” he affirmed.
