Writing By Khadijah Aliyu ; Editing By Godwin Duru
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC),in collaboration with the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced the distribution of learning materials to pupils across the state as part of efforts to enhance access to quality basic education.
Speaking during the exercise at Dukawiyya Girls Science Primary School, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, Yusuf Kabir, disclosed that the initiative started with 10 selected schools within the Kano metropolis and will be expanded to other local government areas in subsequent phases.
He explained that directors and senior officers of the board were deployed to various schools early in the day to monitor attendance and identify punctual pupils who would benefit from the distribution.
Items distributed include school bags, one dozen exercise books, one dozen pencils, and a pair of sandals for each beneficiary.
Yusuf urged the pupils to make proper use of the materials and called on parents to ensure their children attend school early and consistently.
He stressed the importance of providing basic learning tools, noting that it is concerning to find pupils attending school without essential materials such as exercise books.
He further appealed to individuals, non-governmental organisations, and well-meaning members of society to support the education sector, emphasizing that children can only thrive in environments with qualified teachers, adequate learning materials, and conducive facilities areas.
Yusuf also charged teachers to remain dedicated and responsible in their duties, stating that they play a critical role in helping pupils acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills.
In his remarks, the Education Secretary of Gwale LGEA, Muktar Inuwa, commended the initiative on behalf of parents and pupils, while also praising the state government and SUBEB leadership for their commitment to education.
Similarly, the Head Teacher, Aisha Usman, pledged to intensify efforts toward improving pupils’ performance and highlighted the positive impact of punctuality on learning outcomes.
Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the gesture and promised to attend school regularly and remain focused on their studies.
KHADIJAH ALIYU