THE Kano Government has set aside N8 billion for the development of three “mega primary” schools throughout the state.
According to Gov. Abba Yusuf, the mega primary schools would have full educational facilities, providing a suitable environment for children from low-income families to gain a solid educational foundation for a prosperous future.
The governor stated that the mega schools would be located in each senatorial district and would use modern learning materials to provide high-quality education at the grassroots level.
He also stated that N6 billion had been allocated for the rehabilitation of all primary schools.
In the same line, he stated that the government has approved the rehabilitation of 26 Special Institutions established by former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, with 17 already completed.
”The era of pupils receiving lessons on the bare floors is over.
”We will continue to accord attention to the provision of basic learning facilities that would enable our young pupils to have a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere.
“We also spent N500 million on the construction of a hostel at the Aliko University Wudil and another N150 million was paid for the new environmental and Climate Department at Maitama Sule University.
“Kano Islamic Legal Studies and other Institutions also benefited from the payments of over N100 Million for the registration of their New Courses.
“About 93 per cent Tuition Fees of 501 Masters Students in India and other foreign countries were settled and their four months upkeep allowances were also settled to allow them to face their studies,” he said.
The state governor further stated that the government paid N700 million in registration fees for Kano state students attending Bayero University in Kano, as well as N1.5 billion in WAEC and NECO test expenses for state secondary school pupils.
