Writing By Khadijah Aliyu, Editing By Godwin Duru
In a bid to support education for vulnerable groups, the Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (KSAFE) has donated over one thousand textbooks to orphans and vulnerable children in the state.
The donation, which took place at the Murtala Muhammad Library, is an annual program aimed at promoting education among vulnerable children.
Dr. Auwalu Halilu, co-chair KSAFE, emphasized the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and improving the future prospects of vulnerable children.
“Education is a right that every child deserves,” he said.
He stressed tha the Initiative is part of KSAFE’s efforts to ensure that education remains accessible to every child, regardless of their background.
“The forum considered various factors, including economic status and overall need, to ensure that the textbooks reached those who needed them most”.
Dr. Halilu called on non-governmental organizations and community leaders to support education initiatives in Kano to complementing the state government’s efforts to enhance the education sector.
The donation received positive feedback from the community, with many expressing gratitude and support for initiatives focused on uplifting the less privileged.
KHADIJAH ALIYU