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<p>The Kano State Government has revealed that the state currently has over 4.7 million pupils enrolled in primary schools, following a comprehensive census conducted to assess the state of education.</p>
<p>Haladu Muhammad, Technical Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Education, disclosed the figures during the celebration of the International Day of Education held in Kano. He emphasized that the census exposed hidden challenges within the education sector, particularly the sharp drop in enrollment from primary to secondary schools.</p>
<p>“We have over four million pupils in primary schools, but in secondary schools, the number is not more than one million. This is largely due to the lack of classrooms, which prevents many pupils from progressing,” Muhammad explained.</p><div class="CUGTzvqI" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Muhammad noted that the Yusuf administration is prioritizing infrastructure development to bridge the gap. He said the government is renovating dilapidated classrooms and constructing new ones to accommodate the growing population of pupils.</p>
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<p>He further highlighted the teacher shortage, stating that Kano has 8,000 primary schools with fewer than 50,000 teachers. When the administration came into office, there were only 30,000 teachers, but recruitment has since increased the number to 50,000, with more hiring ongoing.</p>
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<p>“Our goal is to reach a ratio of one teacher to 60 students, and eventually one teacher to 50 students,” he added.</p>
<p>Dr. Auwalu Halilu of the Education Forum praised the role of School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in improving teaching and learning. He explained that SBMCs act as community representatives, safeguarding government properties, preventing vandalism, and ensuring that children remain in school.</p>
<p>“Our guiding principle is to make schools community-owned, to ensure every child belongs to the community and no child is left on the streets,” Halilu said.</p>
<p>Ibrahim S. Saleh, Secretary of Kano SBMC, also commended the committees for tackling security challenges in schools. He cited recent incidents in Yankaba where drug addicts attempted to occupy school premises but were chased away by SBMC members.</p>
<p>Aminu Ilyasu, Ward Head of Kumbotso and SBMC Chairman in the area, stressed that SBMCs are playing a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of education, monitoring schools, and supporting government efforts in infrastructure development.</p>
<p>“We are making our people aware of the importance of education. SBMCs are overseeing schools, uplifting them, and ensuring students attend regularly,” Ilyasu said.</p>
<p>The Kano State Government has pledged to conduct annual pupil censuses to better understand and address the evolving challenges in the education sector. With over 4.7 million pupils in primary schools and a pressing need for infrastructure and teachers, the administration says it is determined to ensure that every child in Kano has access to quality education.</p>
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