Writing by Abdullahi Jalaluddeen Kano; Editing by Abubakar Hamza.
Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to raising the standard of higher education, particularly in the area of legal and Islamic studies, with the ultimate goal of producing a reputable and competent workforce for the state and the nation.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made this known during the National Annual Meeting of Heads of Colleges of Legal and Islamic Studies, held at the Aminu Kano College of Legal and Islamic Studies.
Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Governor said his administration would not relent in providing the necessary logistics, infrastructure, and support to the institution to ensure quality education delivery.
He noted that the Aminu Kano College of Legal and Islamic Studies was one of the pioneer institutions established with the mandate of producing Sharia Court judges, a model that was later adopted by at least 14 other states across the federation.
“This college stands as a beacon of excellence in legal and Islamic studies. As a government, we will continue to provide all necessary support to enhance its teaching and learning capacity so that it continues to achieve its set objectives,”.
The Deputy Governor stressed that improving higher education was a priority for the Yusuf administration.
He maintained that education remains the foundation for social development and justice.
On his part, the Provost of the College, Professor Balarabe Abubakar Jakada, commended the state government for its continuous support but appealed for further intervention in the areas of infrastructure, staff welfare, and academic resources.
He explained that such support would go a long way in strengthening the capacity of the institution to meet modern educational demands.
“We are committed to producing competent graduates who will contribute positively to the judiciary and other sectors of national development. However, we need more classrooms, hostels, and modern teaching facilities to complement the efforts of our dedicated staff”.
The meeting brought together education stakeholders and provosts from different states, where participants deliberated extensively on strategies to improve the quality of education in Colleges of Legal and Islamic Studies nationwide.
Highlights of the event included paper presentations, experience sharing among provosts, and the adoption of resolutions aimed at repositioning colleges of legal and Islamic studies as vital contributors to Nigeria’s educational and judicial system.
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen Kano.
