The Kano State Government has disclosed that schools in the state will resume on Sunday, September 15, 2024, for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session for the schools that operate boarding public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
The statement further disclosed that students in day schools across the state will resume on Monday, September 16th, 2024.
On Saturday, September 7 the state Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, announced the decision if the state government to postpone the resumptions of schools in the state till further notice.
Contrary to the earlier announcement, a statement from the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Ministry of Education, Balarabe Kiru, advised parents and guardians to make their wards available in the new state and be compliant.
The satamnt also urged the student to avoid the smuggling of illegal items into the school premises. The ministry listed some of the illegal items as knives or razors; the students were further charged to obey the rules of the school and be obedient at all times.
The statement further made public the plans of the state government and the current administration led by Governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf to ensure the enrolment of all the children in the school with quality delivery of education. The statement also noted that the state government has taken good steps to ensure the delivery of good education with the provision of a good environment to inspire and empower the students.
The statement also appealed to the residents to join hands with the government in providing good education for the state’s residents. The mystery also noted that the government is taking concrete steps to provide quality education.
The statement concluded by wishing the students and teachers a productive academic year, noting that the ministry has planned to conduct routine investment investigations to ensure compliance with the laid-down directives in the state education system.