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Kano SUBEB Set To Improve Hausa Literacy In Primary Schools
By Alkassim Unguwa Uku
The Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Danlami Hayyo has congratulated children in the State for this year Children’s Day celebration.
Dr. Danlami Hayyo sent the congratulation in a press release issued to Hotpen by the Head of PR and Communication, Balarabe Ɗanlami Jazuli, stated that celebration of the day has great significant and importance on the life of the younger ones adding that “we must take a moment to reflect how well the rights imparted on the kids are implemented for their advantage”.
The Chairman, emphasized that, the day also marks the celebration of children, raising awareness on issues that affect them and also provides opportunity for them to express their needs and feelings which will determine their future.
He explained that the day was observed and celebrated by people and organizations across the countries worldwide varies with specific needs and challenges, adding that at the Board, ‘’ we will encourage pupils to celebrate the day in their respective schools but should observe covid 19 protocols “
While appreciating the state Government effort in ensuring children in the state were given opportunity to enjoy full right which includes right of education in accordance to the International Convention on the Rights of the Child on Education.
The chairman, thanked Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for according top priority to education sector, saying this great testimony of the Ganduje administration is committed to the improvement and plight of children.
Dr. Hayyo restated that with introduction and implementation of the policy on Free and Compulsory Primary and Secondary Education, Education in Kano is now accessible, affordable, stressed that the move has since yielded fruitful result with increased in the number of enrollment from 1.5 million to over 3.8 millions.
He then called on parents to make good use of the opportunity by enrolling their wards in schools to enable them enjoy the Free education policy.
Children’s Day was first celebrated worldwide in October 1955, under the sponsorship of International Union for Child Welfare in Geneva, while in Nigeria, the day was first commemorated in 1964.
Children’s Day celebration in Nigeria is on May 27th every year with official declaration of public holiday with lots of activities including parades and parties among others.
Some Schools organized parades and other activities to give children the opportunity to get involved in the celebrations.
TV and radio stations also get involved in the fun, letting children broadcast and anchoring programmes which gives the young children some valuable experience with roles and brighten up the day for viewers and listeners.
International organizations and other relevant agencies also partners with government in celebrating the day by organizing various activities for primary and secondary students.