Kano to establish 5 Unity Schools-Official

Kano state Executive Council has approved the establishment of five Mega Unity Schools in its determination to further boost the educational development through the provision of adequate schools in the state.

The state Commissioner of Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru said that the five Mega Unity Schools will be spread across the five Emirates in Kano State.

A statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Yusuf said the decision was part of the outcome of the state executive council meeting held on Tuesday.

Solacebase reports that the statement said that each of the Unity Schools will have a student intake capacity of 360, adding that the schools will commence with JSS 1,2,3 and SS1 classes respectively in the next academic calendar of 2020/2021.

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‘’Sanusi Kiru added that with the approval of the 5 new Schools, the number of Unity Colleges in the state has now increased to seven including that of Karaye and Kachako respectively,’’ said the statement.

“The Unity Schools are also open for admission to students from other 18 North Western States” he maintained.

‘’He then revealed that the schools are to be headed by Director/ Principals and Deputy Directors on GL 15 as Vice Principals Academic and Administration respectively for prudent, effective, efficient and maximum management.’’

According to the statement, the Council extended it’s heartfelt sympathy to the management of the Government Girls Technical College Gwarzo over the recent fire outbreak that engulfed the college, praying for Allah’s protection against future occurrence. The commissioner explained.

‘’To that effect, the council has approved the sum of N37million for the immediate rehabilitation of the affected hostels and other facilities damaged by the fire in the college.’’