Over 4.7 Million Pupils Sit On Bare Floors In Kano Schools; Ganduje Demolished Classrooms For Shops- Governor Yusuf
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says it is unfortunate that his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, did not do much to provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning in public schools in the state.
Mr Yusuf, while declaring a state of emergency on education on Saturday, said such action left 4.7 million students sitting on bare floors in primary schools across the state.
“Over 4.7 million pupils are forced to sit on bare floors to learn, while 400 schools have only one teacher for all classes and subjects,” he said.
The governor said basic teaching tools were lacking, resources were inadequate, and teachers and students struggled with outdated equipment.
“Teachers struggle with outdated and insufficient basic learning equipment, while clean water and sanitation are la...
