The Federal Government, in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), have commissioned a Bilingual Education Boarding School in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, as part of efforts to expand access to inclusive and quality basic education across Nigeria.

Speaking at the commissioning, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, described the project as a major investment in human capital development, social inclusion and regional stability. She said the school reflects the strong collaboration between the Federal Government, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the IsDB in addressing the educational needs of vulnerable and out-of-school children.

According to her, the bilingual education model integrates English and Arabic literacy with modern pedagogy, technical and vocational education, ICT-driven learning and safe boarding facilities. “Bilingual education strengthens communication, preserves cultural identity and enhances global competitiveness, while ensuring that religious knowledge is not pursued at the expense of modern education,” she said.

Professor Ahmad added that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education transformation agenda, which prioritises access, equity, skills development and strategic planning, while also supporting efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children nationwide.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said the commissioning of the school marked the opening of new opportunities for learning and national development. He said the state government had declared a state of emergency in the education sector and embarked on wide-ranging reforms to improve access, infrastructure and learning outcomes.

The governor noted that his administration had recruited more teachers, supplied thousands of textbooks, and invested heavily in infrastructure, including the construction of over 1,700 new classrooms and rehabilitation of existing ones across the state. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making education a top priority and ensuring that children from poor and vulnerable backgrounds have access to quality education.

In her address, the Executive Secretary of UBEC said the Kiru school is one of 30 bilingual model schools being constructed across nine states, including Kano, Adamawa, Borno, Kaduna and Niger. She disclosed that Kano hosts four of the schools, with others located in Doguwa, Ganduje and Ungoggo.

She explained that each model school has the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 students and is equipped with academic and administrative blocks, hostels, staff quarters, vocational centres, a mosque, water facilities and perimeter fencing.

The UBEC boss commended the Kano State Government for its support, particularly in land provision, security and coordination, and also praised the IsDB for its sustained commitment to education development in Nigeria.

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has pledged to personally authorize the execution of anyone convicted for the brutal murder of a housewife and her six children in Chiranci Dorayi. He stated, this commitment is essential to deliver justice and deter future atrocities.

The governor made the declaration on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the bereaved family, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature.

Governor Yusuf has instructed the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to expedite the prosecution of the suspects already in custody. He emphasized that his administration will pursue the case to its “logical conclusion.”

“I assure the people of Kano that once the courts convict those responsible, I will not hesitate to sign their death warrants,” the governor stated.

He further clarified that this firm stance extends to other major unresolved murder cases in the state, including the killing of Hanifa Abubakar and the deadly Gezawa arson incident, once judicial convictions are secured.

Beyond securing justice, Governor Yusuf announced a comprehensive welfare package for the bereaved husband and father. The support includes sponsorship for Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, a new house, and full welfare assistance to help him rebuild his life. The governor also pledged government support should the man choose to remarry.

During his visit, Governor Yusuf commended the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for their swift response and effective collaboration, which led to the prompt arrest of the suspects.

The APC in Kano State has appointed Baffa Babba Dan Agundi and Rabi’u Sulaiman Bichi as the Chairman and Co-Chairman of the E-Registration Membership Committee.

Inaugurating the 14-member committee headed by Engineer Rabiu Sulaiman Bichi, the Kano State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, said other members of the committee include Abdul Adamu Fagge and Musa Ali Kachako.

The others are Shafi’u Abdullahi Darma, Ahmad Aruwa, Sanusi Sa’idu Kiru Majidadi, Khalid Ishaq Diso, Auwalu Ubale Minjibir, Fa’iz Alfindiki, Binta Rabi’u Spikin, Umar Muhd ​​Rabiu, Muhd ​​Tudun Wada Tweeter and Aminu Umar Dawakin Kudu as the Secretary.

Alhaji Abbas explained how the committee would function and urged the members of the committee to work hard to ensure the success of the project. He said the project would cover all the wards in the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.