It is widely known across Kano state that the 44 LGA Day Technical Schools have been abandoned, with construction incomplete. These schools were established in 2012 during the second term of former Governor Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. The initial progress on these schools was swift under Kwankwaso’s administration. However, the subsequent government, led by former Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, halted the continuation of the project.
The abandonment of these schools has unfortunately created opportunities for theft and vandalism, with some individuals stealing materials from the school premises. The neglected sites have also become hubs for illicit activities, further affecting the surrounding communities.
It is crucial to bring this matter to the attention of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. I would like to commend you, sir, for your commitment to advancing education in both urban and rural areas, particularly through the construction of classroom blocks, the reduction of registration fees for higher education institutions, and the provision of postgraduate scholarships. These initiatives have garnered praises from Kano residents and visitors alike.
During your 2019 and 2023 gubernatorial campaigns, you pledged to resume work on the 44 LGA Day Technical Schools. In light of this, I respectfully appeal to your administration to take swift action to complete these schools. By doing so, you will transform these temporary sites into permanent institutions, ensuring they fulfill their original purpose and preventing further loss of valuable materials.
Bilal Muhammad Bello (BMB),
Department of
Mass Communication, Bayero University Kano