He announced the introduction of a N20,000 stipend for schoolgirls in the state, with the objective of encouraging their attendance at school. This initiative is set to benefit over 45,000 schoolgirls in the state as part of a pilot scheme.
Governor Yusuf said, "To support girls' education and incentivize parents to send their daughters to school, we are providing a stipend of N20,000 to over 45,000 girl-child beneficiaries in this initial phase. Furthermore, we are reintroducing the girl-child school buses to facilitate their transportation to and from schools."
In addition to this stipend program, Governor Yusuf's administration is committed to expanding the education infrastructure in the state. Plans are underway to establish more primary and secondary schools across all 44 local government areas in Kano State with the aim that all out-of-school children in the state have access to quality education and are no longer found roaming the streets.
Governor Yusuf detailed the comprehensive approach his administration is taking to enhance education which includes the ongoing renovation of schools in phases, the provision of free uniforms, school bags, and shoes for students at the pilot stage, as well as the distribution of free exercise books and textbooks to primary and Junior Secondary School pupils. Furthermore, arrangements are in advanced stages to provide one free meal per day to primary school pupils.
Beyond these educational initiatives, Governor Yusuf announced plans to sponsor 1001 first-class graduates to pursue Master's degrees at foreign universities, demonstrating the state's commitment to nurturing intellectual talent.
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