The Kano State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening the education sector through strategic partnerships with institutions of higher learning, particularly Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN).
The Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who also serves as the Commissioner for Higher Education, made this known while receiving the management of KHAIRUN, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul Rashid Garba, on Monday in his office.
According to a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo commended the university’s management for its “proactive role in complementing government efforts toward improving education in Kano.”
He assured that the state government would “carefully study the recommendations presented by the institution on the effective implementation of the recently declared State of Emergency on Education.”
The Deputy Governor also disclosed that the government was considering sponsoring scholarship students to study at KHAIRUN as part of its broader strategy to build human capital and sustain education development.
“Government will look into ways of supporting our students to benefit from the quality education offered by KHAIRUN. This will form part of our sustainable collaboration to build the next generation of skilled citizens,” Gwarzo said.
He further commended Prof. Garba for his emphasis on the 30-70 formula in education planning, describing the approach as “a viable tool for bridging existing gaps in the learning system.”
The statement added that Gwarzo praised the university’s innovative drive and its commitment to actualizing the vision of its founder.
In his remarks, Prof. Garba said the courtesy visit was aimed at strengthening partnership and supporting the state’s ongoing reforms in the education sector.
He revealed that the university recently organized a follow-up seminar to review the state government’s education reforms, covering all levels of learning from early childhood to tertiary education.
According to him, the seminar produced key recommendations, including the need for a legal framework to guide policy implementation and the creation of a committee of education practitioners to oversee the process.
Prof. Garba expressed appreciation to the state government for its warm reception, describing the engagement as “encouraging and a major step toward fostering stronger collaboration in advancing educational development in Kano State.”