The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir, with a prestigious award for his exceptional performance in reforming the state’s education sector.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.
The award was presented during the celebration of the World Teachers’ Day 2024 at Eagle Square, Abuja, in a vibrant event organised in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education.
The event brought together teachers from across the 36 states of Nigeria to honour the significant contributions made to the education sector.
Governor Yusuf was recognised with the NUT Golden Award for his transformative efforts in rescuing Kano’s education sector from years of decay and neglect.
In his remarks, the NUT National Chairman, Titus Ambe, noted that only six governors were selected for the honour, based on their unwavering commitment to advancing education, particularly through the support of teachers’ welfare and continuous training.
Specifically, Governor Yusuf’s accomplishments were highlighted, including his administration’s allocation of 29.9 percent of Kano’s 2024 budget to education and his declaration of a state of emergency in the sector, which has significantly improved both infrastructure and access to quality education in the state.
President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, commended the governors for their dedication.
Speaking on behalf of the six awardees, which included the Governors of Borno, Oyo, Benue, Enugu, and Kebbi states, Yusuf reaffirmed his commitment to further investing in education, emphasising the importance of sustaining progress to ensure that future generations thrive.