Gov. Yusuf to declare state of emergency on education, Tuesday

Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State is set to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, aiming to accelerate efforts to improve educational services and ensure high-quality education for all residents of Kano.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Sunday.

The Governor, who is set to declare the state of emergency on Tuesday, said that it is in fulfillment of one of his crucial campaign promises outlined in his document titled “My Commitment for Kano,” which was formulated and presented to the public in 2022, ahead of the 2023 elections.

“Concerned about the deteriorating state of the education sector, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is prepared to declare a state of emergency in education in order to expedite a comprehensive overhaul of the sector and propose a definitive solution to the current challenges in higher, secondary, and primary education.” the statement added.

According to the statement, the upcoming event will gather all relevant stakeholders in the education sector, including development partners, state and federal agencies, and esteemed dignitaries such as the Minister of Education, governors from other states, members of the academic community, and media representatives.