By Musbahu Aminu Yakasai
The National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has held its Northern Caucus Meeting in Kano State, with participants drawn from the 19 northern states.
The meeting reviewed reports from NAPTAN northern chapters and deliberated on outcomes of its November 2025 meeting in Abuja, while exploring strategies to strengthen the education system in the country.
Speaking at the event, the National President of the association commended the Kano State Government for prioritising education, noting that its policies and programmes reflect a strong commitment to the sector.
He said Kano has set a standard worthy of emulation by other states in the region.
The president also praised the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, for his leadership, which he said has driven reforms and improved outcomes in the sector.
He attributed the progress recorded in the state to effective collaboration between government and stakeholders.
In his remarks, the Commissioner thanked NAPTAN for choosing Kano as host of the meeting and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing quality education for all children.
He highlighted key achievements, including increased budgetary allocation to education and the declaration of a state of emergency in the sector aimed at fast-tracking reforms.
Makoda also outlined ongoing projects such as construction and renovation of classrooms, provision of learning materials, as well as teacher training and capacity development.
He stressed the need for sustained collaboration between government, parents and other stakeholders, noting that collective efforts are required to achieve meaningful transformation in the education sector.
Earlier, the Kano State PTA Chairman welcomed delegates and expressed appreciation for their participation.
He said hosting the meeting reflects Kano’s growing role in educational reform and emphasised the importance of cooperation among parents, teachers and policymakers in addressing challenges of access, quality and equity.
He urged participants to engage in productive discussions that would generate practical solutions for improving education across the northern region.
