Kano to spend N1.1bn on free uniforms for public schools

The Kano state government has approved N1.1 billion for the procurement of free school uniforms for primary one pupils in the state to encourage enrolment.

NAN reports that Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesman of Abba Yusuf, the state governor, communicated this in a statement on Friday.

Dawakin-Tofa said providing free school uniforms will boost enrollment, improve retention, and ensure equal opportunity.

He emphasised that education is a right, not a privilege, and this initiative will ease the burden on parents.

“The move aims to attract out-of-school children into classrooms and complements other education reforms, aligning with the government’s comprehensive education agenda,” the spokesperson said.

In May, Kano approved the payment of over N3 billion to register 141,175 students in the state for post-secondary examinations in 2025.

The exams include those administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS).

In July, Kano also approved N3 billion for the renovation of 13 boarding schools allegedly shut down by Abdullahi Ganduje, the state’s former governor.