13/08/2026
Press Statement
KNSUBEB INAUGURATES STEERING COMMITTEE FOR UNGOGO UBEC/SUBEB BILINGUAL SCHOOL:
By: Alhassan Hassan Abba:
The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has inaugurated a Steering Committee to oversee the commissioning, take-off and effective development of the UBEC/SUBEB Bilingual School in Ungogo Town, Kano State.
The inauguration of the committee took place at the IDB Conference Hall, SUBEB Headquarters, Kano.
Speaking during the inauguration, the Executive Chairman, represented by Commissioner I, Hon. Wada Ibrahim Daho, described the establishment of the school as another significant milestone in the Kano State Government’s efforts to provide quality, inclusive, relevant and accessible basic education to children across the state.
He explained that the bilingual education initiative was designed to equip learners with the ability to communicate effectively in more than one language, thereby enhancing language proficiency, broadening their perspectives, building confidence and preparing them to participate meaningfully in both local and global environments.
According to him, the establishment of four UBEC/SUBEB bilingual schools across Kano State, with the first already commissioned in Kiru Town and the second being established in Ungogo Town, demonstrates the commitment of the Kano State Government to improving the quality and relevance of basic education.
Malam Yusuf stressed that the Ungogo UBEC/SUBEB Bilingual School would not only serve the people of Ungogo but also neighbouring communities and the wider education system, expressing the expectation that the institution would develop into a centre of excellence and serve as a model for future bilingual education initiatives.
He charged members of the Steering Committee to discharge their responsibilities with professionalism, dedication, transparency and a strong sense of purpose, noting that they had been entrusted with ensuring effective planning, coordination, resource mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and the successful take-off of the school.
The Chairman further identified the deployment of competent and dedicated teachers as a key consideration for the effective delivery of the bilingual curriculum.
He also called for the provision of adequate learning facilities and teaching and learning materials to create an environment that promotes active learning, creativity, digital literacy, critical thinking, collaboration and effective communication.
Malam Yusuf urged the committee to work closely with parents, teachers, traditional and community leaders, education officials, development partners and other relevant stakeholders, stressing that community ownership would be essential to the success and sustainability of the school.
The Executive Chairman reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment to supporting the initiative, describing investment in quality education as an investment in human capital and a key driver of socio-economic transformation.
“Our ambition is to develop the Ungogo UBEC/SUBEB Bilingual School into a centre of excellence capable of producing confident, competent, disciplined and well-rounded learners who would contribute positively to the development of Kano State and Nigeria.”He stated.
He, however, noted that the true measure of the school’s success would go beyond its commissioning, saying that sustainability, quality of teaching and learning, pupil retention, academic performance, the school environment and its positive impact on children and families within the community would determine its long-term success.
The Executive Chairman expressed appreciation to government officials, education stakeholders, development partners, traditional and community leaders, and other individuals and institutions whose contributions had helped to bring the initiative closer to reality.
He then formally inaugurated the Steering Committee for the take-off of the Ungogo UBEC/SUBEB Bilingual School and wished its members success in the discharge of their responsibilities.
