EDUCATION: Gov Yusuf flags off distribution of free teaching, learning materials to Kano’s public schools
*Regrets unfortunate setback in Kano education sector *Vows to reform, rebuild quality system *Pledges to strengthening knowledge gap *Urges parents to complement govt. efforts, return children to learning facilities
By BASHIR ADEFAKA
Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusu, on Thursday flaged off distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools as part of its educational recovery policy.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The DEFENDER reports that distribution of the educational materials, to be issued free to pupils in primary, junior and secondary schools in the state, was coming few days after the government unveiled hundreds of school furniture across public learning centres to enable conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning.
“Unveiling the learning materials at Government House, Governor Yusuf said government is taking a bold step to reverse the unfortunate setbacks brought to system over the years.
“The Governor regretted what he considered as deteriorating infrastructure, and high number of out-of-school children, coupled with the closure of several boarding schools before he assumed the mantle of leadership.
“Yusuf worried that the ugly situation brought about by poor management of public policy on education by the past administration, have led to a severe decline in the quality of education across the state.
“He however pledged his administration’s commitment to address the predicaments in line with his vision to restore the lost glory of quality system of education in Kano,” the statement said.
In the words of the Governor, “We are fully committed to addressing these issues head-on. In line with our vision to restore the greatness of education in Kano State, we declared a State of Emergency in Education to pave the way for a holistic approach to revamping our educational system ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to educate our children effectively.
“Our administration has also embarked on the massive rehabilitation of schools across the state, as well as the construction of new blocks of classrooms to create a conducive learning environment.
“We have recently produced hundreds of thousands of pieces of furniture for our pupils, and very soon, we shall flag off the distribution of school uniforms for Primary One pupils, ensuring they start their educational journey with dignity and pride,” Yusuf said.
The instructional materials provided as explained by the governor are essential for creating enabling environment, where teaching and learning can thrive as education is the bedrock of development and providing necessary resources for its development is an investment for the future.
He used the opportunity to call on parents and stakeholders to partner with the present administration to rebuild, reenergize and ensure children are return back to schools.
Materials distributed during the occasion included 120,000 cartons of Chalk, 97,532 record of workbooks, 93,600 exercise books, 199,234 class registers, 350,000 student report sheets, 351,000 lesson observation books, and 30,000 copies of new National Anthem.
Other photos from the event as follows:
