The Federal Government has commended the Kano State Government for allocating 32 per cent of its budget to education and recruiting 16,000 teachers within three years, describing the move as one of the boldest investments in human capital development by any state administration in Nigeria
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation on Tuesday in Kano while presenting appointment letters to 4,900 newly recruited teachers and 3,688 Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) Cohort V facilitators, urging them to uphold professionalism in shaping the future of Nigerian children.
Speaking at the ceremony, Alausa described quality teachers as the foundation of a globally competitive education system, stressing that the success of the country’s education reforms depends largely on committed and well-trained teachers.
“You are the most important people in our society. If we have good teachers teaching Nigerian children, we will produce very good students. Please take your time, love them, nurture them and teach them well. That is how we can derive full value from the opportunities that the Governor has given you,” the minister said.
He reminded the newly recruited teachers that their appointments came with enormous responsibility.
“Much is given, much is expected,” Alausa said, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, professionalism and quality classroom instruction.
The minister praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for making education the centrepiece of his administration, noting that Kano‘s decision to devote nearly one-third of its budget to the sector demonstrates a genuine commitment to human capital development.
“In some states, no single teacher has been recruited in decades. Here in Kano, the Governor has employed 16,000 teachers in just three years. This is what human capital development looks like. These are investments that will produce responsible citizens who will serve Kano State, Nigeria and the world,” he said.
Alausa also commended the state’s investments in smart schools, new secondary schools, road infrastructure and solar streetlights, describing them as evidence of leadership committed to improving the quality of life of citizens.
“The future of Nigeria is bright. Kano State has aligned fully with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s development agenda, and the progress we have witnessed here demonstrates what is possible when leadership places education and people at the centre of governance,” he added.
Earlier, the minister inspected the Tarda Smart School in Ungogo Local Government Area, where he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding technology-driven learning across the country.
“Smart schools are critical to preparing our children for the demands of the twenty-first century. Digital learning environments will equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to compete globally,” he said.
Alausa also visited Bayero University, Kano, before commissioning the newly constructed Government Girls Secondary School, Dangwaro, aimed at expanding access to quality education for girls in the state.
Governor Yusuf described the presentation of appointment letters as another milestone in his administration’s education reform agenda, saying the recruitment of 4,900 permanent teachers and 3,688 BESDA facilitators would strengthen teaching and learning across public schools.
“This exercise is not just about employment; it is about securing the future of millions of children whose dreams depend on access to quality education,” the governor said.
He added that education remains the cornerstone of his administration’s development agenda and expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Education and development partners for supporting Kano’s education reforms.
The Minister of Education also assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue collaborating with state governments and development partners to improve teacher quality, expand access to modern learning facilities and implement reforms aimed at delivering equitable, inclusive and globally competitive education.
West Trybe reports that the state’s latest recruitment exercise aligns with the Federal Government’s ongoing education reforms focused on improving teacher quality, strengthening foundational learning and expanding access to digital education nationwide.
