Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality education in both public and private schools across the state.
Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, the State Commissioner of Education, emphasized this commitment during the launch of the National Policy on Non-State Schools in Nigeria in Abuja.
He said the Kano Government is taking bold steps aimed at actualizing the provision of quality and accessible education in both public and private schools.
Dr. Makoda outlined the declaration of a state of emergency, on education, allocation of the lion -share to the education sector, provision of learning materials, school infrastructure, construction, and renovation of schools as a clear testimony of the administration’s commitment towards ensuring quality education.
“In 2024, His Excellency, being the chairman of the executive council, graciously approved the allocation of 29.75% to education.
“In 2025, the Governor again approved 31.5% to the education sector, and this shows the level of commitment he has in the sector,” he explained.
He hinted that Kano State Ministry of Education, through the Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board, is working with private school owners to ensure total compliance with rules and regulations governing private schools.
According to the Commissioner, the government would ensure that non-state schools in the state meet national standards and provide quality education, thereby promoting accountability and transparency in their operations.
Haruna Makoda further assured of the state support in actualizing the objectives of the National Policy on Non-State Schools for the overall benefit of the state and the country at large.
The 2024 National Policy on Non-State Schools in Nigeria, with its implementation guidelines, was launched by the Minister of Education, Dr.Tunji Alausa, in Abuja in the presence of key education stakeholders.
The Policy aims to regulate and improve the quality of education in private and mission-owned schools by applying its implementation guidelines.
Credit: Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
