By Jemilu Hassan
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The education sector in Kano State is facing a severe crisis, with a recent report by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) revealing that 25% of primary schools in the state have only one teacher to teach all six primary grades. This shocking statistic is a clear indication of the need for urgent attention to be given to the education sector in Kano State.
According to the report, the LGAs in Kano State have an average of 131 children per teacher, which is close to four times the UNESCO-recommended Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 35:1. This has resulted in both teachers and learners demonstrating high levels of absenteeism, with about 79% of Kano classrooms lacking basic learning materials such as pencils and exercise books.
Despite these challenges, the report also highlighted some positive developments, including notable improvements in literacy and mathematics in supported schools across the LGAs. Speaking during the event, Joseph Wales, the FCDO Education Adviser, emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address the education crisis in Kano State.
“We must use these findings as a catalyst for working in partnership at all levels in Kano – community, LGA, and state – in order to improve education for all,” Wales said.
The Deputy National Team Lead of PLANE, Sam Achimugu, also emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach, stating that “we are working with the government to ensure learners in the state perform better in foundational literacy and numeracy skills, beyond the LGAs where we currently work.”
The Kano State government has also demonstrated its commitment to addressing the education crisis, with the declaration of a state of emergency in education. The Board Secretary of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Amina Umar, representing the SUBEB Chairman, emphasized the need for stakeholders to work together to address the systemic challenges facing the education sector.
PLANE, since its inception, has reached over one million learners across Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa States, with interventions aimed at strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy skills and improving education delivery in general. The programme’s foundational and accelerated learning initiative has reached a total of 265,011 children across 11 LGAs and 1,112 schools in Kano State alone.
In conclusion, the education crisis in Kano State is a complex issue that requires a collaborative approach to address. The findings of the PLANE report highlight the need for urgent attention to be given to the education sector, including the recruitment of more teachers, the provision of basic learning materials, and the development of effective education policies.
report by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) has revealed that 25% of primary schools in Kano State have only one teacher, highlighting the severity of the education crisis in the state.
The education sector in Kano State is facing a severe crisis, with a recent report by the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) revealing that 25% of primary schools in the state have only one teacher to teach all six primary grades. This shocking statistic is a clear indication of the need for urgent attention to be given to the education sector in Kano State.
According to the report, the LGAs in Kano State have an average of 131 children per teacher, which is close to four times the UNESCO-recommended Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 35:1. This has resulted in both teachers and learners demonstrating high levels of absenteeism, with about 79% of Kano classrooms lacking basic learning materials such as pencils and exercise books.
Despite these challenges, the report also highlighted some positive developments, including notable improvements in literacy and mathematics in supported schools across the LGAs. Speaking during the event, Joseph Wales, the FCDO Education Adviser, emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address the education crisis in Kano State.
“We must use these findings as a catalyst for working in partnership at all levels in Kano – community, LGA, and state – in order to improve education for all,” Wales said.
The Deputy National Team Lead of PLANE, Sam Achimugu, also emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach, stating that “we are working with the government to ensure learners in the state perform better in foundational literacy and numeracy skills, beyond the LGAs where we currently work.”
The Kano State government has also demonstrated its commitment to addressing the education crisis, with the declaration of a state of emergency in education. The Board Secretary of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Amina Umar, representing the SUBEB Chairman, emphasized the need for stakeholders to work together to address the systemic challenges facing the education sector.
PLANE, since its inception, has reached over one million learners across Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa States, with interventions aimed at strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy skills and improving education delivery in general. The programme’s foundational and accelerated learning initiative has reached a total of 265,011 children across 11 LGAs and 1,112 schools in Kano State alone.
In conclusion, the education crisis in Kano State is a complex issue that requires a collaborative approach to address. The findings of the PLANE report highlight the need for urgent attention to be given to the education sector, including the recruitment of more teachers, the provision of basic learning materials, and the development of effective education policies.
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