Aminu Abdussalam, Kano State’s deputy governor, has reaffirmed his commitment to the advancement of Education in the state. Speaking during the opening of Hajiya Talle Muhyiddeen Islamiyyah Primary School, an Islamic primary school in Gwarzo Local Government named after his mother, Abdussalam described the school’s emphasis on study of the Qur’an, Islamic knowledge, moral principles, and life skills. He promised to assist the administration of the institution in order to guarantee its expansion and sustainability. The Deputy Governor was hopeful that the pupils would demonstrate the quality of the school by performing well academically and competing in state, national, and worldwide Qur’anic contests.
Referencing the 2025 state budget, which allots 31% to both Islamic and Western educational development, he emphasised the government’s emphasis on education. Additionally, Abdussalam urged local government representatives to interact with their communities in order to pinpoint problems and put long-term fixes in place. Ibrahim Shuaibu, his press secretary, released a press statement with this information. Recently opened in Kano State’s Gwarzo Local Government Area, the Hajiya Talle Muhyiddeen Islamiyyah Primary School is committed to offering a thorough Islamic education.
The state dedicates 31% of budget to promoting education.
With a focus on Qur’anic studies, moral education, and fundamental life skills, the Curriculum seeks to give pupils a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge and moral principles. Although specifics regarding the school’s Infrastructure and long-term goals are not made public, it is anticipated that the establishment will have commonplace features that support efficient learning, like classrooms, administrative offices, and even spaces for religious activities. The large budgetary allotments made by the Kano State administration demonstrate its dedication to education.
31% of the state’s budget, or ₦168.35 billion, was earmarked for the education sector in the fiscal year 2025. This allocation demonstrates the administration’s emphasis on educational development since it exceeds the UNESCO recommendation of 26% for education spending. This huge expenditure is a component of a larger plan to improve state education in both Islamic and Western languages. By dedicating a sizeable amount of its budget to education, Kano State hopes to enhance its educational facilities, offer top-notch instruction, and guarantee that students obtain a well-rounded education that equips them for challenges in the future.
This allocation exceeds the 26% UNESCO recommends.
By dedicating 168.35 billion, or 31% of the 549.16 billion budget, to education in 2025, Kano State shows a strong commitment to this field. This amount significantly exceeds the 26% UNESCO recommends for developing nations, demonstrating the state’s emphasis on educational advancement. It is anticipated that this significant Investment will improve teaching quality, increase access to education throughout the state, and improve educational infrastructure. In order to address issues like poor facilities, a lack of teachers, and low enrolment rates, Kano State plans to increase its budgetary allocation to education. This will promote the development of human capital and economic expansion.
Other states in Nigeria, in contrast, have given education differing proportions of their budgets. For example, in 2024, Oyo State spent 21 percent of its budget on education, whereas Enugu State spent 26 percent. People in the neighbourhood are hopeful about the possible effects of the new school. A Gwarzo resident commented, “This school is a valuable addition to our community; it offers our children the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that respects our cultural and religious values.” These feelings highlight the community’s backing and the expected benefits of the state’s educational programs.
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Additionally, Hajiya Talle Muhyiddeen Islamiyyah Primary School’s founding is generally in line with Kano State’s all-encompassing educational plan, which emphasises both religious and secular education to create a well-rounded and knowledgeable population and involves large financial investments. There will likely be long-term advantages to this deliberate emphasis on education, such as improved socioeconomic development, a more skilled labour force, and lower unemployment. Kano State establishes itself as a pioneer in Nigerian educational reform by making significant investments in education, thereby establishing a model for other governments.