January 12, (THEWILL) – The Kano State Government is set to distribute uniforms to over 789,000 male and female pupils in 7,092 public schools across the 44 Local Government Areas in the state.
The exercise is aimed at addressing the problem of out-of-school children in the state, according to a statement issued by the State Commission of Information, Comrade Ibrahim Wayya.
Wayya said Governor Abba Yusuf would launch the distribution of the uniforms to Primary 1 pupils across the state on Monday.
He said the initiative is aimed at promoting school enrollment and ensuring that every child of school age is given the opportunity to access quality education, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
He said the gesture would support indigent parents who may face financial challenges in meeting the educational needs of their children.
The commissioner said the gesture would also demonstrate that education remains the cornerstone of the Abba Kabir Yusuf administration’s agenda for even development across the state.
“By prioritising the needs of young learners, the government seeks to empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed and contribute positively to society”, he added.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
