K-SAFE Hails Gov. Yusuf’s N3b Boarding Schools Renovation Plan
By Newsroom
KANO – The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) on Friday commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the recent approval of ₦3,039,878,601 for the general renovation of 13 boarding secondary schools across the state.
A statement signed by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, the Co-chair, K-SAFE (CSOs), that was made available to Reporters in Kano explained that “This landmark decision signals a renewed commitment to revitalizing public education and reversing the troubling trend of school closures witnessed in previous administrations.”
Dr. Auwalu Halilu said that the affected schools, were shut down by the immediate past administration across the state.
He listed the affected school to include: Government Girls Secondary School, Unguwar Gyartai, Government Girls Secondary School, Gezawa, Government Girls Secondary School, Sumaila, Government Girls Secondary School, Kwa, Government Girls Secondary School, Albasu, Government Girls Secondary School, Madobi, and Government Girls Secondary School, Yar Gaya.
Other schools are Government Girls Secondary School, Jogana, Government Girls Secondary School, Danzabuwa, Unity College, Karaye, Government Girls Unity School, Kachako, Government Girls Secondary School, Jambaki, and Government College, Tudun Wada.
Co-chair, K-SAFE (CSOs), stated “The renovation and planned reopening of these schools represent a major step forward in tackling the growing number of out-of-school children in Kano State and ensuring that every child, especially girls, has access to safe, inclusive, and quality education.
The statement reads in parts: “K-SAFE, alongside civil society partners, has consistently advocated for the rehabilitation and reactivation of these critical learning institutions, recognizing their importance in expanding access to secondary education—particularly for girls in rural and underserved communities.”
“This courageous and timely intervention by Governor Abba K. Yusuf will not only improve educational infrastructure but will also restore public confidence in the state’s commitment to equitable and quality learning opportunities for all.”
“We call on all relevant stakeholders—ministries, school management boards, communities, and development partners—to work collaboratively to ensure the transparent, timely, and quality execution of the renovation projects.”
The NGO stressed that “Education is a right, not a privilege. The reopening of these schools will serve as a legacy of hope and progress for thousands of Kano children and youth.”