Kano State Government says it will establish an Education Trust Fund to help the citizens receive a sound education, according to Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the governor of the state.
The governor said this in a statement by the Director-General, Media and Public Relations,
Government House, Kano, Ameen Yasar in Kano on Tuesday.
Yasar said the development followed the government unveiling of its free and compulsory basic – senior secondary education policy, which also prioritized inclusive and Almajiri education. He quoted Ganduje as having made the disclosure during an extraordinary State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the Government House, Kano to deliberate on the draft Kano Education Trust Fund bill.
The governor said that his administration aimed to generate funds to build a solid foundation for a more literate and competitive society.
“You could recall that we recently launched free and compulsory education in Kano.
“Under this policy, several plans would be implemented, including the provision of infrastructure, integrating Islamic and Qur’anic education, girl–child education, teacher training, and community participation.
“All these require funds so we have to ensure ways of making the policy sustainable,” Ganduje said during the meeting.
