Kano gov hails committee for returning ₦100m unspent uniform funds

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the committee responsible for distributing school uniforms to primary school pupils across the state for returning ₦100 million in unspent funds. The committee, which was tasked with sewing and distributing uniforms to over 789,000 primary school pupils in 7,092 public schools across the 44 Local Government Areas in Kano State, had been allocated a significant amount of funds for the project.

However, in a surprising move, the committee returned ₦100 million of the allocated funds, citing that they had been able to complete the project with the remaining amount. The Governor, who was visibly impressed by the committee's transparency and accountability, praised their efforts and dedication to the project.

"I am delighted to hear that the committee has returned ₦100 million of the allocated funds," Governor Yusuf said in a statement. "This is a testament to the committee's commitment to transparency and accountability, and I commend them for their hard work and dedication to the project."

The initiative to provide school uniforms to primary school pupils is part of the state government's efforts to promote school enrollment and support indigent parents who may face financial challenges in meeting the educational needs of their children. The project is also aimed at improving the overall quality of education in the state and ensuring that every child has access to quality education, regardless of their background or financial situation.

The Commissioner for Local Governments, Alhaji Tajuddin Usman, who headed the committee, said that the project was completed successfully and that the returned funds would be used to support other educational initiatives in the state. "We are pleased to have completed the project successfully and to have returned the unspent funds to the government," Usman said. "We believe that this project will have a positive impact on the education sector in Kano State and we are committed to supporting the government's efforts to improve education in the state."

The return of the unspent funds has been hailed as a major achievement by the state government, and it is seen as a testament to the committee's commitment to transparency and accountability. The Governor has promised to use the returned funds to support other educational initiatives in the state, and to continue to work towards improving the quality of education in Kano State.

_The success of the school uniform project and the return of the unspent funds are a major boost to the state government's efforts to improve education in Kano State. The Governor's commitment to transparency and accountability is evident in the way the project was handled, and it is hoped that this will set a precedent for future projects in the state.

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