The Kano State government, with the support of the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) in Nigeria and the Arewa Consultative Forum, is set to convene an education recovery conference on the 10th and 11th of July, 2024.
The conference aims to address significant challenges in the state’s education sector.
The statement, signed by Alhaji Tajuddeen Gambo, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Education and Chairman of the Education Recovery Conference Planning Committee, was made available to the press in Kano on Friday.
The education sector in Kano State, like many parts of Nigeria, faces critical issues that hinder its progress.
Currently, there are over 9 million out-of-school children in Nigeria, and Kano State contributes significantly to this figure as the most populous northern state.
Therefore, tackling challenges in Kano is essential to the ‘Education for Renewed Hope Agenda’.
The conference, featuring thought leaders, political actors, diplomats, educators, private sector players, advocates, and policymakers, will focus on addressing many important aspects of the education sector.
Alhaji Tajuddeen Gambo disclosed that the conference’s theme is “Repositioning Education in Kano State: Navigating the Path to Excellence.”
It is designed to address critical challenges in education access and equity, chart a reform pathway, and foster partnerships in transforming education in the state.
During the two-day event, stakeholders will work together to identify sustainable and scalable solutions that will reposition and improve the education sector in Kano State, ensuring sustainable access to quality education for all.
Recently, the Kano State Government has demonstrated a willingness to tackle educational challenges head-on.
In June, the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, declared a state of emergency in the education sector due to the significant decay in both educational quality and infrastructure.
“The Kano aspiration is an ambitious roadmap to kickstart the journey to quality and accessible education in the state.
“Through the proposed conference, the government will be creating a platform for technical deliberations on education access, quality, and equity in the state.
“Our administration has commenced a total overhaul, focusing on academic and infrastructure development,” he said, outlining plans for the extensive renovation of all primary and junior secondary schools in the state, soft loans for teachers, initiatives to promote girl-child education, and many other interventions.
Soon after, his statements were followed by the approval of funds for the 44 local government areas in Kano for the renovation of classrooms and the construction of new ones across the state.
The conference will include keynote speeches, lead paper presentations, plenaries, and breakout sessions, all carefully structured to address different areas of challenge using an interactive and inclusive approach.
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