In a significant move to tackle the issue of out-of-school children, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to launch the distribution of school uniforms for Primary 1 pupils across the state. The event is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
The initiative, part of the administration’s commitment to addressing the problem of out-of-school children, will see over 789,000 male and female pupils in 7,092 public schools across the 44 Local Government Areas in the state receive sets of uniforms. This effort aims to promote school enrollment and ensure that every child of school age has the opportunity to access quality education, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children in Kano.
Governor Yusuf’s administration recognizes the financial challenges faced by indigent parents in meeting the educational needs of their children. By providing school uniforms, the government aims to support these families and demonstrate that education remains a cornerstone of its agenda for even development across the state.
“By prioritizing the needs of young learners, the government seeks to empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed and contribute positively to society,” stated Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, in the press release.
The official launch event will take place at 1:00 pm, with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf personally overseeing the distribution process. This gesture underscores the administration’s dedication to improving educational access and outcomes for all children in Kano State.
