Kano State Govt s 31.5 percent budget of 2025 significant portion directs on girls ‘education
Kola Oyelere Kano
Kano State tate Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, has said that 29.79% of the 2024 state budget and 31.5% of the 2025 budget have been dedicated to education with a significant portion directed toward girls’ education programs.
He then added that ” In an effort of the state government,to strengthen girls’ education and bridge gender disparities in learning,has unveiled strategic plans to enhance support for girls through continued gender-responsive collaboration and equitable budget allocation.”
According to him, the state has repaired over 70 grounded girl-child shuttle buses, reviewed the Girl-Child Policy, and supported less privileged girls through conditional cash transfers to encourage school attendance and retention.
Dr. Makoda, mae this known during the two-day Kano Girls’ Education Summit 2025 organized by the Bridge Connect Africa Initiative under the Malala Foundation, in collaboration with the state government.
The Commissioner , “emphasized that strengthening budgetary support and policy implementation is vital for advancing gender equality and achieving sustainable development.”
However,the event, held at the International Conference Hall, Bayero University, Kano, drew key education stakeholders, policymakers, and advocates from across Nigeria.
While the summit, themed “Investing in Her Future – Advancing Girls’ Education Through Equitable Budgeting,” focused on promoting sustained investment in girls’ education and improving access to quality learning opportunities for every girl in Kano State
He noted that 29.79% of the 2024 state budget and 31.5% of the 2025 budget have been dedicated to education with a significant portion directed toward girls’ education programs.
Earlier,the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Education Reforms, Haladu Muhammad, also underscored the economic and social benefits of investing in girls’ education, linking it to poverty reduction, improved healthcare, and women’s empowerment.
He added that the government’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) is already expanding access to secondary education for adolescent girls across the state.
The summit provided a platform for stakeholders to share insights, align strategies, and reaffirm commitments toward achieving inclusive and equitable education for all girls in Kano.