Kano State Government has provided new mattresses for newly admitted students participating in the School Exchange Program at Government Secondary School (GSS), Gwarzo, and Shekara Government Girls Secondary School.
The initiative, implemented through the state Ministry of Education, is aimed at improving students’ welfare and providing a conducive learning and boarding environment for beneficiaries of the program.
The Commissioner for Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the School Exchange Program and providing essential facilities to support students’ academic activities and general well-being.
Makoda, who was represented by the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Mallam Auwal Mustapha, stressed the importance of students’ welfare in promoting effective learning.
He urged the students to remain focused, disciplined and committed to their studies, while encouraging them to make the most of the opportunities offered by the programme.
The commissioner also charged the students to uphold the good image of Kano State in their respective host schools.
In their separate remarks, the principals of Government Secondary School, Gwarzo, and Shekara Government Girls Secondary School expressed appreciation to the state government and the Ministry of Education for providing the mattresses.
They noted that the gesture would improve the comfort and welfare of newly admitted students, particularly those residing in the schools’ boarding facilities.
The principals also commended the government for its continued efforts to improve educational infrastructure and promote students’ welfare across the state.
The development underscores the Kano State Government’s efforts to provide essential facilities for students and improve conditions in public secondary schools.
