Kano State Agency for Mass Education Trains Hawkers at Yankaba Market
By Shade Florence
The Kano State Agency for Mass Education has successfully graduated Yankaba hawker students who completed their basic literacy programme under the agency’s educational intervention initiative.
According to a statement issued by Fauziyya Habib Mahmud, the Public Relations Officer of the agency, the literacy classes were conducted at the students’ business centres, enabling them to conveniently combine learning with their daily commercial activities. Upon completion of the programme, certificates were issued to the beneficiaries, alongside start-up capital to support and enhance their businesses. Learning materials were also distributed, including whiteboards and temporary shelters to protect the students from sun and rain during learning sessions.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Agency for Mass Education Dr. Binta Abubakar expressed her pride and satisfaction with the student’s dedication and performance. She urged them to make effective use of their time and pay close attention to what they had been taught, describing them as future leaders.
She further emphasized that society is now in a digital era, noting that even small-scale businesses cannot operate efficiently without basic education and knowledge.
Also speaking at the event, Professor Auwal Halilu of Bayero University, Kano, encouraged the students to remain committed to their studies. He described the programme as a great opportunity and advised them to continue their education until they complete secondary school.
The event concluded with the distribution of certificates and business capital to the students, while the closing prayer was offered by the Chairman of Yankaba Market.
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