FG Hails Kano's 32% Education Budget, 16,000 Teacher Recruitment

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 commendation was given by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, during the presentation of appointment letters to 4,900 newly recruited teachers and 3,688 Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) Cohort V facilitators in Kano.

Alausa praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for making education the centrepiece of his administration, saying quality teachers remain the foundation of a globally competitive education system. He urged the new recruits to carry out their responsibilities with dedication and professionalism, stressing that their role would shape the future of millions of Nigerian children. He also noted that while some states had not recruited teachers in decades, Kano had employed 16,000 within three years, describing it as a clear demonstration of commitment to education.

The minister further applauded the state's investments in smart schools, new secondary schools, road infrastructure and solar streetlights, describing them as evidence of people-centred governance. During his visit, Alausa inspected the Tarda Smart School in Ungogo Local Government Area and commissioned the newly built Government Girls Secondary School, Dangwaro, reaffirming the Federal Government's commitment to expanding technology-driven learning across the country.

Governor Yusuf described the recruitment exercise as a major milestone in his administration's education reform agenda, stating that the employment of 4,900 permanent teachers and 3,688 BESDA facilitators would improve access to quality education and ensure more classrooms are staffed by qualified personnel. He also thanked President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Education and development partners for supporting the state's education initiatives.