Writing By Khadijah Aliyu , Editing By Godwin Duru
In a move aimed at strengthening regional unity and fostering cross-cultural understanding, the Kano State Government has conveyed a total of 588 students to 15 northern states as part of the ongoing Students Exchange Programme (SEP).
The students, comprising both male and female, were transported to their respective schools to begin the third term of the 2024/2025 academic session.
According to a statement from the Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, the students were conveyed to Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, and Taraba states, as well as Yobe, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Gombe, Borno, Niger, Plateau, and Kwara.
Kano is one of the 17 northern states actively participating in the Students Exchange Programme, which seeks to promote national integration, educational cooperation, and cultural exchange among young learners.
Speaking on the development, the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, Auwal Muhammad Mustapha, confirmed that the Kano State Government provided full logistical and financial support to ensure the safe transportation of the students.
“His Excellency, the Governor, is giving us all the financial support to make our work easier and ensure that the students are transported to their respective states safely,” Mustapha said.
He also praised the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, for his commitment to sustaining and enhancing the programme, describing it as vital to fostering unity among northern states.
The Ministry of Education also expressed appreciation to parents, school officials, and other stakeholders for their cooperation and continued support, which has made the programme more effective and impactful.
The Students Exchange Programme, which has been in operation for decades, remains a strategic tool for encouraging tolerance, diversity, and collaboration among youths across northern Nigeria.
Rel/Khadijah Aliyu
