Bayero University Kano Launches Adult and Second-Chance Literacy Centres; Registration Now Open

The Department of Continuing Education, Bayero University Kano (BUK), has announced the opening of Adult and Second-Chance Education Literacy Centres aimed at providing learning opportunities for individuals seeking basic education, skill acquisition, and lifelong learning.

According to the department, the programme covers Basic Literacy, Post-Literacy, Continuing Education, and Vocational Education, and is designed to accommodate learners of all ages, reinforcing the belief that education has no age limit.

The literacy centres are currently available at the following locations:

BUK Old Site (Staff Primary School)

Rimin Zakara

Rimin Gata

BUK New Site (Department of Continuing Education)

The department also disclosed that more centres will be opened soon to expand access across Kano and its environs.

Registration and classes will hold from Monday to Friday and Saturday to Sunday, with class sessions scheduled for 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, making the programme flexible for working adults and other participants.

Prospective learners are informed that registration forms are free. Forms can be obtained from the Department of Continuing Education, BUK New Site, Gwarzo Road, or through the following contact numbers: 08062963634, 08165315016, and 08053481945.

The announcement was signed by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Head of the Department of Continuing Education, Bayero University Kano, who encouraged interested members of the public to take advantage of the opportunity to learn, grow, and open new doors through education.