Kano plans 17,000 guards, N3bn projects in schools

The Kano State Government, on Wednesday, confirmed it has invested N3 billion to enhance classroom infrastructure development to be spread across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state.

Governor Abba Yusuf, who made this known on Tuesday at a stakeholders meeting in Government House, Kano, said the objective of the project is to create a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning for citizens of the state.

Furthermore, Yusuf disclosed that not less than 17,000 security personnel will be employed across the state to ensure the safety of primary school facilities, with 400 personnel per local government.

“The local security personnel will be employed from the locality of the primary schools, to ensure effective service delivery,” he said.

Similarly, he said that each of the local government councils will receive N25 million for renovation, while the Universal Basic Education Board will supervise the project to ensure quality control.

“This investment demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving education infrastructure, as well as to provide a better learning experience for students,” he said.