Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced the release of substantial funds aimed at improving educational infrastructure in the state. In a recent post on his Instagram page (@abbakabiryusuf), the governor revealed the allocation of 1,903,315,617.07 Naira to the 44 local government areas for the renovation of classrooms. This initiative will be managed through the Community Reorientation Committee and supervised by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
In addition, Governor Yusuf approved 2,925,140,591.60 Naira for the construction of new classrooms across the state. This marks the first phase of a larger effort to build new, well-equipped classrooms to enhance learning environments throughout Kano.
These measures are part of the administration's declaration of a State of Emergency on Education in Kano, with further approvals expected to follow as part of the ongoing commitment to improving the state's educational sector.