Kano Education Commissioner Visits UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to Strengthen Global Education Partnership

The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, has paid an official visit to the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris as part of efforts to strengthen international collaboration in the development of the state’s education sector.

During the visit, the commissioner was received by Hajjo Sani, Nigeria’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO.

According to the ministry spokesperson Musbahu Aminu Yakasai,the engagement focused on expanding cooperation between Kano State and UNESCO in critical areas such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), youth empowerment through skills acquisition, educational innovation, and improving access to quality basic education across the state.

Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Makoda stressed the importance of strategic global partnerships in addressing modern educational challenges and preparing young people with practical skills for economic empowerment and national development.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Kano State Government to improving learning outcomes and ensuring inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all residents of the state.

According to the commissioner, the visit is expected to create new opportunities for collaboration and technical support that will further strengthen educational development initiatives in Kano State.

In her remarks, Hajiya Hajjo Sani commended the Kano State Government for prioritizing education and expressed UNESCO’s readiness to support programmes aimed at enhancing human capital development, particularly in vocational training, digital learning, and capacity building.