The Nigerian Federal Government has praised the Kano State administration for its commitment to the education sector, notably by dedicating 32 percent of its 2026 fiscal budget to the field. Out of a proposed N1.36 trillion budget, the state set aside N405 billion for education, a move that follows the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency regarding academic standards.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, expressed this approval in Kano while handing out permanent appointment letters to 4,900 new teachers and onboarding 3,688 facilitators from the BESDA Cohort V program. He highlighted that Kano has successfully hired roughly 16,000 educators over the past three years, labeling this as a significant step toward human capital development. Alausa encouraged the new recruits to remain professional and dedicated, noting that the quality of citizens depends on the quality of their teachers.
Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf noted that his administration has hired over 13,000 teachers for basic and secondary levels between May 2023 and June 2026. Beyond hiring, the state has renovated classrooms, reopened 15 boarding schools, and launched six technical institutes. These efforts are complemented by continued cooperation with the Universal Basic Education Commission.
Alhaji Yusuf Kabir, the executive secretary of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board, emphasized that the recruitment was merit-based and transparent. Meanwhile, Dr. Aisha Garba, representing the federal education commission, noted that Kano’s achievement is commendable globally, especially given UNESCO’s warnings about a worldwide teacher shortage. The newly recruited staff, represented by Abdullahi Musa-Abba, pledged to serve the state with diligence and integrity.
