Politics
THE Kano State Government on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring “No Child is Left Behind” through investments in education, child protection and healthcare for vulnerable children.
Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, made the commitment during the 2026 Children’s Day celebration in held Kano.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the event is: “Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child.”
Kabir-Yusuf, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule-Garo, said the theme highlighted the need to provide every child, regardless of background or ability, with opportunities to shape a better future.
“Inclusion is not merely a policy objective but a fundamental right and moral responsibility.
“Our administration is investing in education, strengthening child protection systems, improving healthcare, and working with communities, civil society organisations and development partners to remove barriers confronting vulnerable children,” he said.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Amina Abdullahi, said the state had translated the theme into practical interventions.
She listed the construction and renovation of schools in rural communities, recruitment of teachers, establishment of a Department for Persons with Disabilities, and approval of a State Diversion Centre.
According to her, the diversion centre provides counselling, education and skills acquisition for children in conflict with the law without disrupting their schooling.
Abdullahi added that the government had expanded enrolment under the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) to cover children with disabilities and orphans.
She said feeding in orphanages had improved, while a modern hostel had been constructed at the Nasarawa Children’s Home.
The commissioner also disclosed that 85 grown-up orphans had been empowered with N200,000 each, while qualified beneficiaries had been recruited into the state civil service.
She appealed for the inauguration of the Kano State Child Protection Committee and passage of the Orphanage Bill to tackle child begging, trafficking and proliferation of illegal orphanages.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Private School Owners Association in Kano, Imam Garko, commended the government for including private schools in the celebration, describing it as recognition of their contribution to child development.
He pledged the association’s continued support for policies aimed at improving the welfare and education of children.
Also speaking, Lebanese Philanthropist, Reda Shour lauded Yusuf administration for creating avenues for donors to support displaced persons and orphans.
He described Abdullahi as “the mother of the children” and reaffirmed the Lebanese community’s commitment to humanitarian initiatives in Kano.
The event was attended by top government officials, development partners, teachers, parents and schoolchildren, including the Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Aisha Lawal Sani.
Others were Commissioner for Procurement, Nurudeen Iro-Sumaila; Special Adviser on Media, Sani Musa Danja; former Commissioner for Local Government, Lami Sani; and former National Assembly President, Ibrahim Ahmad Kara’i. (NAN)
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