Determined to close the gap in science education across Kano State, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued appointment letters to 400 newly recruited Mathematics teachers to boost the quality of teaching and learning in public schools.
The recruitment directly targets long-standing shortages in science subjects, which have negatively impacted the academic performance of secondary school students. While presenting the appointment letters, Governor Yusuf emphasized that Mathematics serves as the bedrock of science, technology, engineering, and innovation, noting that Kano must build a strong foundation to remain competitive in a knowledge-driven global economy.
He added that the new teachers will enhance instructional quality, improve examination outcomes, and open stronger pathways for students pursuing STEM-related fields. The governor commended the Ministry of Education and the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) for conducting a transparent and credible recruitment process.
Governor Yusuf urged the newly appointed teachers to demonstrate passion, commitment, and professionalism in carrying out their duties, stressing that they must justify the confidence reposed in them. He reaffirmed that education remains the top priority of his administration, citing ongoing investment in school safety, infrastructure, teacher recruitment, and learning resources.
Beyond the recruitment of teachers, the governor disclosed that the government has approved the employment of 1,600 watchmen to strengthen security across public secondary schools. Following the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, the state also announced the immediate recruitment of 2,616 qualified teachers to address the high teacher-to-pupil ratio in primary schools. In addition, 4,315 former BESDA volunteer teachers have been absorbed into the state civil service as permanent and pensionable workers—restoring hope after the programme was discontinued under the previous administration.
In a related development, Governor Yusuf has revived three state-owned entrepreneurship institutes that were abandoned for eight years. The Poultry Institute, Development Journalism Institute, and Artisan Fisheries Institute have now admitted 1,000 new beneficiaries as part of broader efforts to empower youth and women through skills acquisition and job creation.
Dr. Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, Special Adviser on Human Resources and Secretary of the Steering Committee for the 26 Entrepreneurship Institutes, said the revival of the centres underscores the administration’s commitment to human capital development and its resolve to provide sustainable opportunities for Kano’s growing youth population.
