Latest checks have revealed that a whopping 875,593 children are still out of school in Kano State. A report by the State's Ministry of Education says the figure is 113,641 lower than the 989,234 recorded in UNICEF’s 2023 data, representing an 11.5 per cent decline. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Makoda, described the reduction as encouraging but said the figures indicate that more work needs to be done. Makoda said the 2026 figure was based on a statewide survey that provided disaggregated data by local government area, age and gender, unlike previous figures, which he said were largely estimates drawn from national samples and other sources, adding that the survey would serve as a baseline for education planning and help guide resource allocation and programmes aimed at enrolling and retaining children who remain outside the formal school system. The commissioner urged education stakeholders to use the findings to develop solutions that address the specific challenges facing different communities and local government areas. “With accurate data, sustained investment, strong partnerships and political will, the challenge can be significantly reduced. The report however, did not outline the factors responsible for the reduction in the number of out-of-school children.

Posted: 2months ago

Author: Editor in Chief

Current date: 18 October 2026