Newspointer May 27, 2024
By Salejo Ali, Kano
The Kano state Government says, it is at the verge of declaring state of Emergency on Education for the intellectual development of children in the state.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced this at the occasion marking International Children’s Day Celebration in Kano.
He informed the children of his administration’s determination to improve their wellbeing by ensuring quality Education.
Governor Yusuf noted that, the government will achieve this through sustaining free Education as well as construction and renovation of school infrastructures across the state.
The Kano Governor promised free uniforms and feeding from Primary one to three in the state.
Governor Yusuf distributed 20, 000 naira cash Empowerment to 500 students who were trained on various skills.
Also speaking, the Kano state Commissioner for Women Affairs Children and Disable Hajiya Aisha Lawan, commended the Governor for his initiatives on Education aimed at improving their lives.
She said, “also worthy to mention are the commitments of other MDAs, Donor organizations, Development Partners and all relevant stakeholders in the movement for the betterment and wellbeing of children in the State.”
The Speaker Children’s Parliament Kano state Hauwa Ibrahim called on the state Government to implement Child right act for the well being of Children in the state.
The theme for 2024 International Children’s Day is “For every child, every right.”
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Children’s rights are human rights.