• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
PEOPLE'S PEN 24
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • International
    • National
    WhatsApp Image 2025 06 06 at 09.53.33

    Thousands Gather for Eid-el-Kabir Prayer at Emir Aminu Ado Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace

    IMG 20250605 WA0089

    Debating The Future of Reading: A Battle of Two Erudite Kano Minds

    IMG 20250605 WA0086

    EID EL KABIR: Kano Peace Committee Congratulates Muslims, Calls For Calm and Peaceful Celebration

    WhatsApp Image 2025 06 05 at 14.17.52 f3ffe884

    Eid-El-Adha: NYA Calls for Peaceful Conduct of Sallah Celebrations

    IMG 20250528 WA0263(1)

    Eidh: One Kano Agenda Calls for Peace, Tolerance, and Responsible Citizenship

    IMG 20250604 WA0159

    Kano NUJ Swears in Abdullahi Muhammad as Pyramid Radio Chapel Chairman

    Trending Tags

    • kano market
    • Edo election
    • Electricity
    • Dollars
    • President Tinubu
  • Politics
  • Agriculture
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Climate
  • Business
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • More
    • Currency Converter
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • International
    • National
    WhatsApp Image 2025 06 06 at 09.53.33

    Thousands Gather for Eid-el-Kabir Prayer at Emir Aminu Ado Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace

    IMG 20250605 WA0089

    Debating The Future of Reading: A Battle of Two Erudite Kano Minds

    IMG 20250605 WA0086

    EID EL KABIR: Kano Peace Committee Congratulates Muslims, Calls For Calm and Peaceful Celebration

    WhatsApp Image 2025 06 05 at 14.17.52 f3ffe884

    Eid-El-Adha: NYA Calls for Peaceful Conduct of Sallah Celebrations

    IMG 20250528 WA0263(1)

    Eidh: One Kano Agenda Calls for Peace, Tolerance, and Responsible Citizenship

    IMG 20250604 WA0159

    Kano NUJ Swears in Abdullahi Muhammad as Pyramid Radio Chapel Chairman

    Trending Tags

    • kano market
    • Edo election
    • Electricity
    • Dollars
    • President Tinubu
  • Politics
  • Agriculture
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Climate
  • Business
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • More
    • Currency Converter
No Result
View All Result
PEOPLE'S PEN 24
No Result
View All Result
Home Opinion

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf: The Hero Of His Own Time

Peoplespen.com by Peoplespen.com
April 10, 2025
in Opinion
0
0
IMG 20250410 WA0034

IMG 20250410 WA0034

0
SHARES
17
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

 

The recent Award conferred on the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabir Yusuf by the Leadership Newspaper as the Governor of the Year 2024, has not come to me and many others as a surprise; looking at the great achievements of the Governor on education in just less than two years in office.

Also his administration has shown unwavering commitment to advancing education in Kano State, which aligns with the reasons behind the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) conferring him with the NUT Golden Award for his transformative efforts in rescuing Kano’s education sector from years of decay and neglect.

During the electioneering campaigns of 2023 general elections in his Blue Print, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf made promises to revamp the educational sector, and here comes, fulfilling the promises; that endear him receiving several awards on education including this latest one of the Leadership Award 2024 and the NUT Golden Award.

Right from inception, the Peoples governor look inward on the educational sector and began by reviewing the then current situation of the educational sector.

Governor Yusuf possessed a thorough understanding of the Ministry of Education’s inner workings, gained through a comprehensive assessment of its current state. This knowledge enabled him to revitalize and enhance sectoral coordination within the ministry.

Furthermore, he focused on strengthening three fundamental pillars of the education system: teachers, students, and infrastructure. By addressing these key components, he aimed to create a more effective and efficient education system.

Moreover, He revisited and revitalized abandoned educational projects and policies inherited from 2015, aiming to restore the sector’s lost glory and revive local and international confidence. This effort involved revamping existing initiatives and implementing new strategies to boost the sector’s reputation and effectiveness.

He focused on key areas which include infrastructure development. Upgrading school facilities, libraries, and laboratories to provide a conducive learning environment, addressing the growing need for infrastructure to achieve economic development.

He revived and revitalised abandoned projects and policies to ensure successful implementation and completion, drawing lessons from past failures to prepare for future success.

He reviewed and revised outdated policies to align with current educational needs and global standards, promoting a well-planned and effective education system.

By addressing these areas, he seeks to re-establish the education sector’s reputation and ensure a brighter future for students and the community.

This gave him the courage to confront the challenges of education in Kano and have an all-inclusive educational approach; where teaching and learning take place under good, conducive atmosphere and secured environment; and ensure that, the state takes its rightful position in policy formulation and implementation especially from the National Council of Education (NCE) that did not contradict the state religious believe, norms and culture.

In response to the sector’s challenges, the Governor declared a state of emergency in education, prioritizing the sector’s revitalization and implementing free education from primary to secondary level. To achieve this, he sought to understand the sector’s intricacies and bottlenecks, with the ultimate goal of overhauling the entire education system. This comprehensive approach aimed to address the sector’s shortcomings and provide quality education to students.

His budget for education is quite commendable. Last year, 2024 he spent nearly 30 percent of the budget, and now for 2025, he assented 31 % of the total budget which is even higher than what UNESCO said to have recommended.

The amiable governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has also embarked on infrastructural development in schools across the state, which include rehabilitation and erecting new buildings. He keeps upgrading schools to higher standards both materially and academically.

Conducive atmosphere for learning is key when you want to achieve quality education, that’s why his Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, had urgently provided instructional materials to the public schools, which include: provision of benches, chairs, text and note books, uniforms, computers among others.

During his school visits, he initially observed that many students were sitting on bare floors, but fortunately, the situation has improved significantly in most schools, with students now having proper seating arrangements. This change is a notable achievement, reflecting positively on the efforts made to enhance the learning environment and provide students with more comfortable and conducive conditions for education.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has also given girls child education much concern as he encourages them to go to school using busses, convey them from different locations to their schools. This improves girl child education in Kano.

Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has reopened all-girls boarding schools that were previously shut down by the former administration, which had led to an increase in school dropouts. The reopening has resulted in a surge in enrollment numbers across these boarding schools. This move is part of the governor’s efforts to revitalize education in Kano State.

He noticed that there was need for increase in the number of teachers as the gap between teacher-students ratio is too wide, the government employed 6,000 teachers and deployed them to various schools to fill the gaps. This indicates how Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration gives priority to education.

In the same vein, Governor Yusuf reinforced the workforce of the teachers. His Excellency again, employed 2,000 out of the volunteers under the program of the Federal Government called Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA). They are now permanent and pensionable teachers.

The assiduous Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, had promised to resumed the foreign scholarship initiated by the National leader of the NNPP, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and he had redeemed that promise. He had sponsored 1001 postgraduate students to foreign countries for various postgraduate programs.

The scheme has positively impacted hundreds of underprivileged individuals in Kano State, contributing significantly to the state’s progress and the broader development of Northern Nigeria.

This initiative has brought about tangible benefits, enhancing the lives of those who need it most and fostering growth in the region. By providing support to disadvantaged groups, the scheme has helped to address social and economic challenges, promoting a more inclusive and prosperous community. The ripple effects of this initiative are being felt across the state and beyond, underscoring its importance in driving positive change.

Just nearly three weeks ago, to be precise, March 23, 2025, 54 students Kano State Government sponsored for foreign scholarship retuned from India and completed their studies with flying colours.

Some of the specialized courses studied by the students were the first of their kind in kano and northern Nigeria. This improves healthcare system in the state and entire north.

As he has passion in developing the educational sector, these developments are the tip of an ice berg.

I believe, with these giant strides, transforming the educational sector in the northwestern state of Kano is something to celebrate, and cheers. Hence the Executive governor of Kano state, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is the Hero of his own Time.

 

Mustapha Muhammad, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, writes from Ancient city of Kano.

Tags: Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf
Previous Post

Presidency Admits Errors In Tinubu’s Appointment Breakdown Figures

Next Post

FG Directs Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

Next Post
download (55)

FG Directs Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje

Ganduje’s Strategic Leadership Positions APC for 2027 Victory

March 4, 2025
495840469 4047623688852918 293803683686153039 n

Ganduje Offers Permanent and Pensionable Employment to 20 Youth from Kano LGAs

May 7, 2025
IMG 20250509 WA0029

Under Ganduje, APC Becomes a Magnet for Defectors

May 12, 2025
FB IMG 1748966803301

Dr. Ganduje Undertakes Hajj Amid Rising Political Influence

June 4, 2025
Professor Isaq Oloyede, Registrar JAMB

UTME 2024: No Plan to Increase Registration Fee, Jamb says

0
Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike

Wike Approves N13. 1 bn to Finance Education in FCT

0
Akpabio Declares Umahi, Giadam's, seats vacant

Akpabio Declares Umahi, Giadam’s, seats vacant

0

Kano Guber: Accept Supreme Court Verdict, NAKSS tasks NNPP, APC

0
WhatsApp Image 2025 06 06 at 09.53.33

Thousands Gather for Eid-el-Kabir Prayer at Emir Aminu Ado Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace

June 6, 2025
download 2025 06 06T085111.350

Eid al-Kabir: Emir Sanusi Suspends Durbar Activities

June 6, 2025
IMG 20250605 WA0089

Debating The Future of Reading: A Battle of Two Erudite Kano Minds

June 5, 2025
IMG 20250605 WA0086

EID EL KABIR: Kano Peace Committee Congratulates Muslims, Calls For Calm and Peaceful Celebration

June 5, 2025
WhatsApp Image 2025 06 06 at 09.53.33

Thousands Gather for Eid-el-Kabir Prayer at Emir Aminu Ado Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace

June 6, 2025
download 2025 06 06T085111.350

Eid al-Kabir: Emir Sanusi Suspends Durbar Activities

June 6, 2025
IMG 20250605 WA0089

Debating The Future of Reading: A Battle of Two Erudite Kano Minds

June 5, 2025
IMG 20250605 WA0086

EID EL KABIR: Kano Peace Committee Congratulates Muslims, Calls For Calm and Peaceful Celebration

June 5, 2025
WhatsApp Image 2025 06 05 at 14.17.52 f3ffe884

Eid-El-Adha: NYA Calls for Peaceful Conduct of Sallah Celebrations

June 5, 2025
IMG 20250528 WA0263(1)

Eidh: One Kano Agenda Calls for Peace, Tolerance, and Responsible Citizenship

June 5, 2025
Currency Converter
1,559.66
06 Jun · CurrencyRate · USD/NGN
CurrencyRate.Today
Check: 06 Jun 2025 14:05 UTC
Latest change: 06 Jun 2025 14:00 UTC
API: CurrencyRate
Disclaimers. This plugin or website cannot guarantee the accuracy of the exchange rates displayed. You should confirm current rates before making any transactions that could be affected by changes in the exchange rates.
⚡You can install this WP plugin on your website from the WordPress official website: Exchange Rates🚀
CurrencyPrice
UAE Dirham 
UAE Dirham
3.6729down
Australian Dollar 
Australian Dollar
1.5406up
Brazilian Real 
Brazilian Real
5.593up
Canadian Dollar 
Canadian Dollar
1.3685up
Chinese Yuan (offshore) 
Chinese Yuan (offshore)
7.1904up
Egyptian Pound 
Egyptian Pound
49.6236down
Euro 
Euro
0.8779up
British Pound 
British Pound
0.7396up
Kuwaiti Dinar 
Kuwaiti Dinar
0.3067up
Nigerian Naira 
Nigerian Naira
1,559.66down
Russian Ruble 
Russian Ruble
79.2222up
South African Rand 
South African Rand
17.7775up
06 Jun · FX Source: CurrencyRate 
CurrencyRate.Today
Check: 06 Jun 2025 14:05 UTC
Latest change: 06 Jun 2025 14:00 UTC
API: CurrencyRate
Disclaimers. This plugin or website cannot guarantee the accuracy of the exchange rates displayed. You should confirm current rates before making any transactions that could be affected by changes in the exchange rates.
⚡You can install this WP plugin on your website from the WordPress official website: Exchange Rates🚀
p24 logo

Peoples Pen24 is an online news platform hinges on breaking news and news analysis, issues, events, and development. We pay special focus on but not limited to development and innovation in Environment, Climate Change, Agribusiness, and regenerative agriculture, among other areas of interest.

Follow Us

Cloud Tags

Abba Kabir Yusuf (49) Abuja (19) Accident (12) APC (42) ASUU (14) Bandits (36) CBN (28) Dangote Refinery (17) EFCC (54) FG (31) Ganduje (27) Godswill Akpabio (13) Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf (31) Hajj 2024 (19) Hajj 2025 (25) Hisbah (16) House of reps (19) IGP (22) INEC (12) JAMB (20) Kaduna (33) kano (225) Kano State (127) Kastina state (14) Kidnap (44) Kwara (14) lagos (19) Minimum wage (30) NAFDAC (18) Nahcon (46) NDLEA (27) Niger state (24) Nlc (37) Nnpcl (17) PDP (21) Police (26) presidency (13) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (17) President Tinubu (127) Protest (14) Rivers state (20) Senate (17) Siminalayi Fubara (12) Sultan of Sokoto (13) Super eagles (25)

Recent News

WhatsApp Image 2025 06 06 at 09.53.33

Thousands Gather for Eid-el-Kabir Prayer at Emir Aminu Ado Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace

June 6, 2025
download 2025 06 06T085111.350

Eid al-Kabir: Emir Sanusi Suspends Durbar Activities

June 6, 2025
IMG 20250605 WA0089

Debating The Future of Reading: A Battle of Two Erudite Kano Minds

June 5, 2025
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2024 People's Pen 24 - Speaking for the people

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Agriculture
  • Health
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Climate
  • Business
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • More
    • Currency Converter

© 2024 People's Pen 24 - Speaking for the people

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

- Select Visibility -

    Notifications