AKCILS Acting Provost Lauds Kano Govt Over CATA Approval for Tertiary Institutions

The Acting Provost of Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies (AKCILS), Dr. Ali Tamasi Mu'az, has hailed the Kano State Government for approving the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) for academic staff of state-owned tertiary institutions.

Dr. Mu'az described the approval as a significant boost to staff welfare and educational development in the state.

He made the commendation while receiving a delegation of the AKY Kano First Movement, led by its Chairman, Professor Maitama Abubakar Yusuf Hotoro, during a courtesy visit to his office.

According to the Acting Provost, the approval and efforts towards immediate payment of the allowance demonstrate the government's commitment to improving lecturers' working conditions and strengthening the quality of tertiary education.

He noted that education remains the foundation of sustainable development, stressing that the state government's sustained investment in the sector is already producing encouraging results.

He cited the state's recent performance in the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations as evidence of the positive impact of government policies and interventions.

Earlier, the Chairman of the AKY Kano First Movement, Professor Hotoro, said the visit was aimed at strengthening institutional relationships and exploring areas of cooperation that would benefit the College, the movement and Kano State.

Professor Hotoro reaffirmed the movement's commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to advance educational development and champion initiatives that promote the welfare and professional interests of academic staff.