Agency Report
The Kano State House of Assembly has begun deliberations on a bill seeking to make Hausa the official language of instruction in schools across the state.
The bill, titled “Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill,” was sponsored by Musa Kachako, representing Takai Constituency under the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
Presenting the bill during plenary, Kachako said the initiative was aimed at strengthening the educational foundation of pupils and aligning Kano’s education system with global best practices.
He noted that countries such as China, Japan, and India had achieved significant progress in science and technology by adopting their native languages for teaching at early stages of education.
According to him, teaching in Hausa would enhance understanding among pupils, reduce failure rates, and minimize school dropouts while also preserving the state’s cultural heritage.
“This bill seeks to promote inclusivity and make education more meaningful and accessible to every child in Kano,” Kachako said.
After deliberation, the Speaker, Jibrin Ismail Falgore, referred the bill to the House Committee on Education for further legislative scrutiny and recommendations.
In a related development, Zakariyya Nuhu (NNPP–Gabasawa) moved a motion for the establishment of a College of Agriculture in his constituency.
Nuhu argued that the proposed institution would boost agricultural education and stimulate economic growth in the area, where over 60 per cent of residents are farmers.
Meanwhile, the Assembly also acknowledged a letter from the state executive seeking approval for the creation of a new Polytechnic in Gaya Local Government Area and the establishment of a Kano Local Government Service Commission.
The Speaker subsequently referred both requests to the relevant committees for legislative action.