As part of efforts to tackle the numerous challenges facing the education sector, the Kano State Government on Wednesday inaugurated a 14-member committee tasked with reviewing existing education policies.
This initiative follows the recent declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to reform.
The State Commissioner of Education, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, represented the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, at the inauguration ceremony held at the Kano Educational Resource Department Conference Hall.
According to the Ministry of Education’s Director of Enlightenment, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, the committee’s terms of reference include evaluating and aligning existing policies with the state’s cultural and religious values. The committee will also assess the feasibility of policy implementation and recommend measures to strengthen the education system.
In a press statement, Kabiru Haruna, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations, identified four key policies under review: the Kano State Girls’ Education Policy, the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy, the Non-State School Policy, and the Teacher Development Policy.
Dr Makoda stressed the importance of the committee and urged its members to utilise their expertise in producing actionable recommendations within the three-week timeframe.
Chaired by Malam Abdullahi Muhammad Dutse, the committee includes prominent scholars, government officials, representatives from civil society organisations, and the Emirate Council.
Responding on behalf of the committee, Abdullahi Dutse assured the commissioner of their dedication to delivering a comprehensive report addressing the sector’s pressing issues.
“The government has carefully selected committee members from diverse backgrounds to ensure a holistic review, and we are committed to providing a meaningful roadmap for educational development in Kano State,” he added.
Credit: THE PUNCH
