In a bid to address the alarming rate of out-of-school children, the Kano State Ministry of Education has commenced an assessment tour of rural communities ahead of its planned sensitization campaign.

The initiative seeks to identify the root causes of school dropouts and develop targeted solutions through community engagement. According to UNICEF data, Kano State has approximately 837,479 out-of-school children, a figure the government is determined to reduce.

Led by Hajiya Amina Kassim, the State Coordinator for Girl Child Education, the assessment team visited several rural communities, engaging with parents, traditional rulers, and religious leaders to understand the factors fueling the crisis. Key issues identified include poverty, insecurity, and socio-cultural barriers that hinder access to education.

Alhaji Garba Adamu Wudil, Vice Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC), emphasized the importance of community involvement in tackling the problem, stating that collaborative efforts with stakeholders would help improve access to quality education.

Traditional leaders, including Mukhtar Aliyu, the village head of Kafin Malamai in Garko LGA, and Yau Ibrahim Bange, a representative of the village head of Bange in Wudil, praised the government’s commitment to education reform. They urged authorities to establish more secondary schools to accommodate students transitioning from Junior Secondary School (JSS).

The assessment tour marks a critical step in developing effective policies to curb the rising number of out-of-school children in Kano, ensuring that every child has access to education.
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