Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has announced the introduction of a N20,000 allowance for female students in the state to boost school attendance among girls. 

During his Independence Day speech at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kofar Mata, Kano, the governor revealed that a pilot project will be launched to extend educational benefits to over 45,000 schoolgirls.

“To support girls-child education and encourage parents to send their daughters to school, we are issuing a stipend of N20,000 to over 45,000 girl-child as a pilot scheme to support them to continue schooling. We are also re-introducing the girl-child school buses to transport them to and from schools,” he said

The governor also declared his administration’s intention to establish additional primary and secondary schools throughout the state’s 44 local government areas to accommodate all out-of-school children. 

“To support girls-child education and encourage parents to send their daughters to school, we are issuing a stipend of N20,000 to over 45,000 girl-child as a pilot scheme to support them to continue schooling. We are also re-introducing the girl-child school buses to transport them to and from schools,” he added

Furthermore, Yusuf announced plans for his administration to sponsor 1001 outstanding graduates for Master’s degrees at renowned international universities. 

He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to tackling the pressing issues of unemployment, poverty, and youth unrest plaguing the country.