Kano Announces Resumption Dates for 2025/2026 Schools Academic Session

The Kano State Government has announced the resumption dates for primary and post-primary schools for the 2025/2026 academic session. 

According to a statement signed by Director of Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, boarding schools will resume on Sunday, September 7, 2025, while day schools will resume on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Parents and guardians are urged to take note of the resumption dates to ensure total compliance.

The statement warned that defaulting students and pupils will face disciplinary action.

It quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, Commissioner of wishing teachers, students, and pupils a successful academic session.

" I want to use this medium to reemphasize the Ministry's commitment to routine monitoring exercises to ensure staff punctuality and efficiency" said the Commissioner.

Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa Approves N25.8 Million for Renovation of Kofa Hospital Kiru, Bebeji Constituency

In a renewed effort to complement government initiatives in Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa PhD (Jarman Bebeji) has approved the sum of twenty-five million, seven hundred and eighty-four thousand naira (N25,784,000) for additional infrastructural and empowerment projects.

The fund will be managed by the Kiru/Bebeji Apex Political Committee (Kwamitin Koli), which has been directed to immediately commence comprehensive renovation works at Kofa Hospital. The scope of the project includes completion of the generator room, renovation of restrooms and staff quarters, refurbishment of the security room, rehabilitation of the hospital’s perimeter fence, general renovation, and painting of the health facility.

Additionally, Hon. Kofa has ordered the installation of solar streetlights, provision of portable water, and other essential amenities to further upgrade the hospital’s services. The project also extends to Kofa Central Primary School, where a block of two dilapidated classrooms will be renovated. All projects are expected to be completed by Friday, 9th May, 2025.

This latest intervention is part of Hon. Kofa’s broader commitment to community development, often funded from his personal resources outside of constituency allocations. His previous projects include the repair of 60 motorised boreholes, renovation of 42 classrooms, rehabilitation of Kafin Maiyaki Cottage Hospital (N5 million), renovation of Gargai Jumuat Mosque (N13.5 million), and the ongoing medical sponsorship of Fatima Umar, a cancer patient, with over N15 million spent so far.

Other interventions by the lawmaker encompass the renovation of mosques, scholarship grants totaling N10 million, support for orphans, and wide-ranging empowerment initiatives for women, youths, religious and community leaders, and vulnerable groups. During last Ramadan, he disbursed N60 million to empower women and provided critical support to hospitals and expectant mothers during health crises.

In the area of constituency projects, Hon. Kofa has distributed over 4,000 bags of rice, constructed 32 classrooms, installed more than 1,400 solar streetlights, and facilitated major agricultural interventions including the distribution of fertilizers, farming tools, and the construction of boreholes.

Furthermore, he has successfully secured federal job placements through the Technical Aid Corps for constituents, and plans are underway to distribute additional federal employment slots soon. His empowerment programs have also delivered hundreds of grinding machines, sewing machines, hair dryers, and clippers to small business owners.

The record of these projects, along with their photographic evidence and locations, has been documented across various social media platforms, including Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa's official pages.

NSC Commends NSSF, NCF, SUBEB for Successful Inaugural National School Board Games

The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko has commended the successful hosting of the inaugural National School Board Games, describing it as a significant step in the advancement of school sports in Nigeria.

The event, which featured chess in its pilot phase, was organized by the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) in collaboration with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Nigeria Chess Federation. With over 300 students from all six geopolitical zones competing in the U-9, U-12, U-15, and U-18 categories, the tournament provided a platform for young athletes to develop critical thinking, discipline, and competitive excellence.

Mallam Dikko, was represented at the event by Mr. Lanre Ogunjobi (Technical Assistant, Strategy & Research) and Barrister Uche George Egbe (Technical Assistant,Legal and Compliance) as well as Mrs Ada Nwachukwu, Zonal Head of the NSC Lagos office 

Also in attendance were the Lagos State Commissioner of Education, Mr. Jumiu Alli-Balogun, and the Vice President of the Nigeria Chess Federation, Prince Adeyinka Adewole, both of whom expressed strong support for the initiative.

Delivering the Chairman’s message, Mr. Ogunjobi reiterated the NSC’s commitment to school sports development as a key pillar of Nigeria’s overall sports growth strategy.

His words, "The National Sports Commission remains dedicated to fostering both intellectual and physical sports as part of our broader vision for national sports development. The successful hosting of the inaugural National School Board Games is a testament to our resolve to ensure that every aspect of sports receives the attention and investment required for sustained growth.”

The NSC recognizes school sports as a fundamental platform for talent discovery and development, with the potential to produce future champions who will represent Nigeria at the highest levels of global competition. The inclusion of chess in this pilot phase marks an important milestone, and the Commission is committed to expanding the initiative to incorporate additional sporting disciplines in future editions.

The NSC Chairman encouraged the students to remain dedicated to their aspirations. 

He continued, “Your efforts today are laying the foundation for greater achievements tomorrow, not just in chess, but in every area of life. It’s not about winning or losing, but the invaluable experiences gained that will shape your future. Continue to dream big, work hard, and stay committed to excellence. You are the future of Nigeria, and we are proud of each of you.”

The NSC commends the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), Lagos SUBEB, the Nigeria Chess Federation, and all stakeholders for their efforts in delivering a successful and impactful event, and reaffirms its unwavering support for initiatives that promote youth engagement and talent development through sports.

Speaking at the event, the President of the NSSF, Dr. Olabisi Joseph, expressed appreciation to the NSC Chairman Mallam Dikko and Director-General Hon. Bukola Olopade for the support shown thus far. She also reaffirmed the NSSF’s commitment to grassroots sports development and stated that she looks forward to continued NSC support for the Federation’s programs, which have already been submitted to the Commission.

NSSF lines up sports competitions for secondary schools nationwide

The Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has lined up sporting activities for secondary schools aimed at developing and improving the skills of students across the country.

The NSSF's President Olabisi Joseph said from next week February 10, invited secondary schools from 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja would converge in Lagos for Swimming and chess championships while Milo stakeholders Forum meeting and administrative seminar will follow up.

She dropped this hints while briefing newsmen in Lagos ahead of the tournaments.

Olabisi Joseph explained that the federation has been working round the clock with other sponsors aimed complementing Government efforts in the promotion and develop various sporting events in the country.

"We are excited to collaborate with Lago's state Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) in organizing the national board games. This competition is a platform for pupils to showcase their talents and develop essential life skills,'' she explained.

''The championship is taking place at the National Stadium swimming pool, Surulere, Lago's from February 13rd and 14th2025 and students would complete in under-18 and 15 boys and girls categories for freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly 50 metre, 200 metre and 200 metre respectively.

While the chess competition is among the students of Under-9, 12, 15 and 18 categories at Universal Basic Education Board Hall, Maryland, Lagos from February 10th and 11th.

The president hinted that the administrative seminar will be conducted on February 12 at the NSSF secretariat, national stadium, Surulere while Milo secondary schools basketball stakeholders Forum meeting will hold on February 13rd, 2025 at the same venue.

Olabisi Joseph however, expressed gratitude to the entire executive members, the state sports coordinators and other stakeholders, federal and state governments for their unflinching support and cooperation to the NSSF, assuring that the leadership of the federation will continue to do it's best towards the overall development of various sporting events countrywide.

Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Supports Bichi Indigent Students with Over ₦9 Million for Science and Technical Boarding School Resumption

On Saturday, the Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation, under the chairmanship of Dr. Habibu Usman Abdu, inaugurated the support of a 20 thousand Naira stipend each to students who are indigenes of Bichi. The event was held at FCE T Bichi.

It's a tradition maintained by Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar to support indigent students from Bichi when they return to boarding school during every term and after vacation.

In his remarks during the occasion, Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar urged the students to dedicate themselves to their studies and pledged to continue helping them.

Abubakar Kabir Abubakar said very soon he will renovate 8 secondary schools in his constituency and pledged to sponsor indigenes of the area, mostly women, to Egypt and Saudi Arabia for their tertiary education.

"Our aim is to ensure we get more engineers and doctors, and the renovation of the schools is to make sure students and pupils are not sitting on the floor. We don't want to see any roof wiped out from classes, and the hostels renovated because the dignity of students is to make sure they sleep comfortably," said Rep Bichi.

Rep Bichi said the federal government has also allocated over 1.5 billion for the renovation of Dawakin Tofa Science College and GSS Bichi will also be renovated. He noted that Dan Cin Cin Secondary School is also included.

Rep Bichi added that Hagagawa Primary School will be reconstructed in such a way that it will compete with all the private schools where sons of politicians are attending. He noted that six more primary schools will also be renovated, including Chiranchi and Sabonlayi. "We don't want to play politics with education; that is why we are inviting all and sundry to come and help us in uplifting education in the state," he said.

According to him, apart from 106 teachers manning schools in the area, they have employed 200 more teachers in Bichi, and their screening will soon start. "We are doing this because we have a scarcity of teachers," he added.

He also thanked members of the committee for the disbursement of scholarships and their dedication to education.

The conglomeration of students, which included both male and female, thanked Rep Abubakar Kabir Abubakar for the gesture.

Kano State Govt Assures Prompt Payment Of Boarding Schools Food Stuff Suppliers

.... Reviews Food Price Rate Increase By 82%

The State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda disclosed that the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf would continue to ensure prompt payment of Contractors that supply food stuff to the 39 boarding schools in the state.

He assured that...." whenever the schools food supply Contractors are verified, government would make sure they receive their payment on due course without any delay ".

Dr. Ali Haruna gave the assurance while addressing Principals of boarding schools and Contractors of food stuff during an interactive meeting, held at the Ministry Conference Hall.

Ali Haruna Makoda noted that with coming of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf as Governor, a lots of achievements had been recorded in terms of schools feeding programme in the state.

Dr. Makoda explained that one of the greatest achievement recorded by the administration in that regard was the total upgrade of the quality and quantity of food supplied to boarding schools.

" Based on the report I have, His Excellency has already given approval for the review of the food price rate from N787.8 to N1,430.88 which represents increase of food price given to student by 82% and that improves the entire system of the feeding programme.

" Even from what I heard from the Principals and Contractors, it shows to me that the Governor has brought about a significant transformation in the schools feeding programme " he acknowledged.

The Commissioner therefore urged the Contractors to work diligently in meeting the contract agreement, assuring that his office will remain committed in ensuring speed processing of all requests sent by the contractors.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on schools feeding programme Alhaji Umar Musa Gama has attributed the successes recorded to the commitment of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf to overhaul the education sector, citing that at two different occasions, the Governor reviewed the price of food stuff which he described as commendable.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Alhaji Bashir Baffa Muhammad said the meeting was organized to critically review the 2023/2024 schools feeding programme and offer advice on how best to improve the system for the 2024/2025 feeding programme.

He revealed that despite the challenges of acute inflation of food stuff price, Kano State Government had responded positively to the request of Contractors by reviewing the price of food stuff.

Speaking on behalf of the Contractors, Alhaji Uba Magayaki commended the Governor for setting up, what he called a solid foundation aimed at improving the feeding program.

He assured the Commissioner of the Contractors commitment to be supplying the best qualitative food to schools as contained in the contract agreement.

The State Ministry of Education which comprises of Seven Agencies, has 39 boarding schools out of which 30 are boys while nine are for the girls.

2024/2025 Academic Session:Kano Shifts Schools Resumption Date To 17th Sept, 2024

Kano State Government has shifted resumption date for all day public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state to Tuesday 17th September, 2024.

While pupils and students in boarding schools across the state will resume on Monday 16th September, 2024. 

A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru quoted the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explaining that the adjustment follows declaration of 16th Sept, 2024 as public holiday to celebrate Eid-el Maulud.

" The adjustment is therefore to allow students to celebrate this holy date which marks the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

" While congratulating Muslim ummah, I wish to call on them to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and patriotism and continue to pray for the state and nation at large " he said.

The statement therefore urges parents/guardians of students to take note of the new resumption date to ensure complete compliance

It wished both students, pupils, and their teachers a successful Maulud celebration and new academic session.

School Encroachment: Kano Ministerial Committee Visits Over 160 Schools, 42 Need Urgent Govt. Attention, 90 Need Wall Fencing

......As the Committee Submits its Report

Kano Ministerial Committee on Land Encroachment and Trespass in Schools has submitted it's final report after visiting over 160 affected public schools across the 44 Local Government Areas of the State.

It could be recalled that on 22nd February, 2024, 16-member committee on land encroachment and trespass in school was set up by the state to identify schools affected with problems of trespass or encroachment and examine their level in the vulnerable schools.

Presenting the final report of the committee findings to the Commissioner of Education today Friday, the Chairman of the committee, Alhaji Habib Hassan El-Yakub maintained that upon the inauguration of the committee, the members mobilised for the pursuit of the assignment by going round all the identified schools to access the level of trespass or encroachment.

In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, said the Chairman disclosed that the committee had classified the schools visited in to three categories which include schools that have wall fence, schools that are requiring wall fencing as well as schools that need urgent government attention.

" The Hon Commissioner, I want to inform you that out of the 162 schools visited by the committee, 72 of them have wall fence, 90 of the schools need to have wall fence while 42 of them need urgent government attention to save them from the situation they found themselves.

" This committee had experienced a lot of challenges while discharging it's assigned responsibilities which can be attributed to some people attitudes towards land and how the immediate past administration allocated schools land to individuals rampantly " he explained.

Alhaji Habib Hassan revealed that the Committee had come out with general recommendations in line with it's findings for the benefit of other stakeholders within and outside the educational sector.

He expressed optimism that the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf would put in to considerations the recommendation made by the committee in it's effort to improve learning environment in the state.

" We really thank the ministry for finding us worthy of the assignment and I believe His Excellency the Governor while receiving this report, is going to do what is possible to save our schools from the menace of land encroachment and trespass " the chairman disclosed.

Receiving the report today Friday in his office, the state commissioner of education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa assured full implementation of the report of the Ministerial Committee.

He said considering the composition of the right people involved in the committee, the members had done what is required from them by the given terms of references. 

Doguwa therefore commended the members for their good work and timely completion of the assignment which he described as sign of patriotism and commitment. 

The Commissioner however lamented that the menace of trespass and land encroachment in school had been undermining the progress of schools in the state, stressing that the present administration is taking serious measures to address the situation.

" I want to assure you that the present administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is fully committed towards providing conducive learning environment for the future generations, and that what necessitated the setting of this committee which today presents it's report " said Doguwa.

" This administration is going to take rigorous decision to what is been submitted as report of the committee. Our doors will remain opened for any other advice or observations as regard to how we can collectively overcome the menace of schools encroachment " he stated.