The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board has concluded plans to establish 30 learning centres across three local government areas of the state.
The initiative, aimed at enrolling out-of-school children—particularly girls and Tsangaya pupils—into structured basic education, was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Corporate Communications, Balarabe Danlami.
The Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Yusuf Kabir, announced the programme at Garun Dau Special Primary School in Warawa Local Government Area while addressing selected facilitators for the centres.
Kabir explained that the project forms part of the 2024 UBEC/SUBEB Matching Grant Intervention Programme, which focuses on establishing learning centres for girls and integrating Tsangaya pupils into the formal education system.
Represented by the Director of Social Mobilisation and Enlightenment, Aminu Dalha, the chairman said the centres are designed to provide structured learning opportunities for children who previously lacked access to conventional schooling.
“The objective is to make modern basic education accessible to children who have not had the opportunity to attend formal schools. This initiative will bridge gaps and provide them with foundational knowledge and skills,” he said.
According to him, the first phase of the programme will be implemented in Albasu, Bagwai, and Warawa local government areas.
Ten learning centres will be established in each of the three LGAs, bringing the total to 30 centres.
He noted that the learning schedule would be structured to accommodate the specific needs of the beneficiaries, ensuring flexibility and inclusiveness.
Two facilitators will be deployed to each centre to guarantee effective teaching and improved comprehension among learners.
Kabir further assured that adequate instructional materials would be provided, while facilitators engaged under the programme would receive allowances to support their services.
He called on the facilitators to demonstrate dedication, integrity, and professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities to ensure the success of the initiative.
“A four-day training was conducted for facilitators in two clusters—Bagwai for Bagwai facilitators, and Warawa for facilitators from Warawa and Albasu—to prepare them adequately for the task ahead,” he added.
The chairman also urged community members in the benefiting areas to cooperate fully with the government, stressing that collective support is crucial to achieving the state’s goal of providing quality education for every child.
The initiative, he said, underscores the Kano State Government’s continued commitment to reducing the number of out-of-school children and strengthening inclusive basic education across the state.
