The Kano State Government has announced a series of strategic plans aimed at promoting girls’ education through gender-responsive collaboration and equitable budget allocation.
The disclosure was made by the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during the opening session of the Kano Girls’ Education Summit 2025, held at the International Conference Hall, Bayero University, Kano.
This is contained in a statement Signed by Signed Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director, Public Enlightenment
Ministry of Education, Kano State on Friday
The two-day summit, organized by the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative under the Malala Foundation in collaboration with the Kano State Government, is themed “Investing in Her Future – Advancing Girls’ Education Through Equitable Budgeting.” It focuses on strengthening policy frameworks and ensuring sustainable financing for girls’ education in the state.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Makoda emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing girls’ education as a key driver of gender equality and sustainable development.
> “Education remains a top priority of the present administration. We are committed to implementing more programs that support the system and ensure that every girl in Kano has access to quality education,” he stated.
He revealed that the state government has consistently increased its education budget — allocating 29.79% in 2024 and 31.5% in 2025, with a significant focus on supporting girls’ education.
According to him, several initiatives have been implemented to enhance access and retention for girls, including the repair of over 70 grounded girl-child shuttle buses, the review of the Girl Child Policy, and the introduction of conditional cash transfers for less privileged girls.
Dr. Makoda reaffirmed the government’s readiness to work closely with civil society organizations, educators, and community stakeholders to promote inclusive education and implement gender-focused educational policies.
He described the summit as timely, coming at a period when Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration is investing heavily in the education sector, and commended the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative for its partnership and commitment.
Also speaking, the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Education Reforms, Haladu Muhammad, underscored the wide-ranging benefits of investing in girls’ education, noting that it contributes to economic growth, poverty reduction, improved healthcare, and women’s empowerment.
Muhammad further highlighted the government’s ongoing initiatives such as the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), designed to expand secondary education opportunities for adolescent girls.
This year’s summit brought together key stakeholders from across and beyond Kano State to deliberate on actionable strategies for advancing girls’ education and fostering long-term social impact.
