Nigeria Kano to Spend N1.1bn on Free School Uniforms for Primary Pupils

The Digest:
The Kano State Government has allocated N1.1 billion for the provision of free school uniforms to all Primary One pupils in public schools, as part of a broader effort to increase enrollment and reduce the burden on parents.

Key Points:

• The initiative aims to attract out-of-school children into classrooms and improve retention rates
• Governor Abba Yusuf's spokesperson emphasized education as a fundamental right, not a privilege
• The move is part of a comprehensive education agenda that includes recent reforms
• In May, the state approved over N3 billion to register 141,175 students for WAEC, NECO, NABTEB, and NBAIS exams
• Another N3 billion was approved in July for renovating 13 boarding schools previously shut down
• The initiative seeks to ensure equal opportunity and ease financial pressure on families
• Kano continues to prioritize education as a key pillar of its development strategy

This investment reflects the state’s commitment to revitalizing its education system and addressing barriers to access.


Sources: The Cable