The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s human capital through inclusive, skills-driven education designed to prepare young Nigerians for global competitiveness.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made this known on Tuesday during the inauguration of the IsDB–UBEC Bilingual Education Boarding School in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. She described sustained investment in education as a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformation agenda.
According to the minister, the Federal Government is prioritising educational models that equip students with practical, linguistic, vocational and digital skills required to thrive in a rapidly changing world. She noted that the establishment of bilingual model schools across the country reflects a deliberate effort to modernise learning and expand opportunities for Nigerian children.
Prof. Ahmad explained that multilingual education not only enhances students’ ability to function effectively in diverse social and economic settings, but also plays a critical role in reducing the number of out-of-school children. She added that modern teaching methods embedded in the programme are expected to improve overall learning outcomes.
Representing the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim, pledged the state’s continued collaboration with the Federal Government to ensure the effective use of the new facility. He expressed confidence that the school would significantly improve access to quality education and help curb the out-of-school children challenge in Kano State and neighbouring areas.
The governor reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to education reform, describing the initiative as a strategic investment in opportunity, knowledge and national development. He highlighted recent policy decisions, including the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, aimed at tackling long-standing issues such as poor standards and limited access.
“Education must remain a top priority,” he said, stressing that the country’s future largely depends on how well today’s children are educated, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Aisha Garba, disclosed that the Kiru school is one of 30 Bilingual Education Model Schools being constructed across nine states nationwide. She revealed that Kano State is hosting four of the schools, located in Doguwa, Ganduje, Ungoggo and Kiru.
Garba explained that the schools combine English and Arabic literacy with technical and vocational training, ICT-driven learning and secure boarding facilities. She described the inauguration as a strong demonstration of the Federal Government’s resolve to provide safe, inclusive and quality education for every Nigerian child, assuring that UBEC would continue to support the school through teacher engagement, effective management and regular monitoring.
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