The Federal Government has praised the Kano State Government for dedicating 32 percent of its 2026 budget to the education sector, describing the allocation as a significant investment in human capital development and quality education.
The commendation came during the presentation of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 4,900 newly recruited teachers and the engagement of 3,688 Abba Gida Gida BESDA Cohort V facilitators in Kano.
Kano State allocated ₦405 billion of its proposed ₦1.36 trillion 2026 budget to education, following the government’s declaration of a state of emergency in the sector.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the budgetary commitment as a clear demonstration of the state’s determination to strengthen education and improve learning outcomes.
According to him, Kano has recruited approximately 16,000 teachers within the last three years, a development he described as a remarkable investment in the future of the state’s education system.
He emphasized the critical role teachers play in nation-building, noting that quality education depends largely on the commitment and professionalism of educators.
“Teachers are among the most important professionals in any society because they shape future generations. Good teachers produce knowledgeable students and responsible citizens,” he said.
Dr. Alausa encouraged the newly recruited teachers to justify the confidence placed in them by serving with dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to quality teaching.
He also commended the Kano State Government for investing in infrastructure projects, including road construction and the installation of solar-powered streetlights, describing the initiatives as evidence of responsible governance.
Earlier, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said the presentation of appointment letters marked another milestone in his administration’s efforts to transform the education sector.
He disclosed that between May 2023 and June 2026, the state recruited more than 13,000 qualified teachers into basic and secondary schools.
With the latest recruitment of 4,900 teachers and the engagement of 3,688 Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) Cohort V facilitators, the total number of teachers and facilitators employed under the current administration has exceeded 16,000.
Governor Yusuf described the recruitment exercise as a long-term investment in the future of Kano’s children and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education.
He added that the government has undertaken several initiatives to improve learning conditions, including the construction and renovation of classrooms, provision of school furniture and instructional materials, distribution of primary school uniforms, reopening of 15 boarding schools, establishment of six technical schools, and continued payment of counterpart funding to access interventions from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
The governor explained that the newly engaged BESDA facilitators would initially serve for nine months, after which outstanding performers could be considered for permanent employment based on their performance.
Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Yusuf Kabir, said the recruitment process followed due process and was based on transparency, merit, and competence to ensure that qualified teachers were employed.
He stressed that improving education requires collective responsibility and encouraged communities to take greater ownership of public schools to maximize government investments and improve learning outcomes.
The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, also commended the Kano State Government for prioritizing education and teacher recruitment.
She described every appointment letter as a symbol of renewed hope for classrooms, communities, and thousands of schoolchildren across the state.
According to her, UNESCO estimates that more than 44 million teachers are needed worldwide to address the global teacher shortage, adding that Kano has distinguished itself by recruiting over 16,000 teachers within three years.
She reaffirmed UBEC’s commitment to supporting Kano State’s efforts to expand access to quality basic education and strengthen the teaching workforce.
