Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State will Tuesday declare a state of emergency in the education sector, marking the first anniversary of his administration.

The governor's spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement on Sunday said, the move aims to accelerate efforts in improving educational services and ensuring quality education for all in Kano.

He said the state of emergency declaration intends to expedite actions in delivering services and guaranteeing access to quality education across all levels - higher, secondary, and primary education.

The governor expressed concern about the declining state of the education sector and aims to propose definitive solutions to the current challenges.

The event, scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, at the Government House's open arena in Kano, will bring together key stakeholders in education, including development partners, state and federal agencies, as well as dignitaries such as the Minister of Education, governors from other states, academic community members, and media representatives, the statement added.