May 27, (THEWILL) – Kano State Government says it is poised to declare a State of Emergency on Education for the intellectual development of children in the state.
Governor Abba Yusuf announced this on the occasion of the International Children’s Day Celebration in Kano.
Yusuf also informed the children of his administration’s determination to improve their wellbeing, by ensuring quality Education.
He noted that his government would achieve this through sustaining free Education, as well as construction and renovation of school infrastructure across the state.
He also promised free uniforms and feeding from Primary one to three in the state.
The Governor distributed N20,000 cash as Empowerment to 500 students whom were trained on various skills.
Also speaking, the Kano state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and the Disabled, Hajiya Aisha Lawan, commended the Governor for his initiatives on Education, aimed at improving their lives.
She said, “Also, worthy to mention are the commitments of other MDAs, Donor organisations, Development Partners and all relevant stakeholders in the movement for the betterment and wellbeing of children in the State.”
The Speaker, Children’s Parliament, Kano State, Hauwa Ibrahim, called on the state Government to implement Child right act for the well being of Children in the state.
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
