Kano State Government Reaffirms Commitment to Child Welfare and Development
The Kano State Government has reiterated its dedication to child welfare and development through a series of initiatives designed to enhance education, healthcare, and the overall well-being of children.
This is contained in a statement Signed by Sani Abba Yola, Director, Special Duties,Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs on Tuesday.
Speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop held at Bayero University, Kano, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children across the state. The workshop, focused on Social and Behavioral Change for Child Survival and Development, was organized by the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in collaboration with UNICEF.
Highlighting the government’s efforts, Waiya revealed that direct cash transfers of ₦20,000 to ₦70,000 have been provided to schoolgirls to support their education and remove financial barriers. Additionally, all previously closed girls’ boarding schools have been reopened and are now fully operational, while school buses have been procured and renovated to ease transportation challenges for girls. Over 700,000 primary school children have also received free uniforms, underscoring the administration’s commitment to education as a fundamental right.
In tackling the challenge of child street begging, the government has established a high-powered committee to address the issue. As a result, 270 vulnerable children are now under full government care, receiving both formal Western and Islamic education. To further support families and boost school enrollment, the administration has introduced a ₦50,000 monthly family support program aimed at empowering households to prioritize their children’s education and welfare.
“This workshop comes at a crucial time when we must acknowledge that the survival and healthy development of our children are not just moral imperatives but essential to the future of our state and nation,” Waiya said, calling on stakeholders to drive meaningful social and behavioral change.
Also addressing participants, the UNICEF Chief for Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina States, Rahma Rihood Muhammed, highlighted UNICEF’s role in advocating for children’s rights and providing essential services, including education, healthcare, and emergency response.
The Dean of Student Affairs at Bayero University, Professor Shamsuddeen Umar, expressed gratitude to the organizers for choosing the university as the venue for the workshop. He encouraged students to embrace the knowledge shared, which would benefit their academic and professional pursuits.
The event further reinforced Kano State’s commitment to ensuring a brighter future for its children, with calls for collective efforts to create a society that prioritizes child welfare and development.
