The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling the out-of-school children crisis in the state.
The Governor revealed this when he hosted the leadership of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) at the Government House in Kano.
The visit, led by the UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Aisha Garba, signals a renewed collaboration between the Kano State Government and the Federal Government aimed at revitalising the basic education sector and ensuring inclusive learning for all children.
The meeting was described as a strategic engagement focused on bridging gaps in education access, especially in a state with one of the highest numbers of out-of-school children in the country.
Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s resolve to provide quality education, noting ongoing investments in infrastructure, learning materials, and school furniture across the state.
He said, “Our mission is clear to get every child off the streets and into classrooms. Through strategic partnerships with UBEC and other key stakeholders, we are working to build the systems, facilities, and workforce needed to achieve that goal.”
Also speaking, the UBEC boss Dr. Aisha Garba applauded the state government for what she termed “remarkable efforts” in reforming the education sector, highlighting Kano’s leadership in driving solutions to one of Nigeria’s most urgent social issues.
“Kano is setting an example in education reform. With the strong political will demonstrated by Governor Yusuf and the support of UBEC, we are optimistic that the challenge of out-of-school children can be successfully addressed,” she said.
A press statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature said, the visit marks a pivotal moment in federal-state collaboration aimed at ensuring every Nigerian child receives access to quality basic education, particularly in states most affected by the learning crisis.
