Minister Expresses Concern Over Low Enrolment in Northern Unity Colleges
Statistics from the National Examination Council (NECO) revealed a significant decline in enrolment from Northern States in the National Common Entrance Examination and Gifted Examination.
AKACHI NOEL 
Minister for Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, expressed concern over the low enrolment of students into Federal Unity Colleges in the northern region during an advocacy and sensitization visit to the Kano State Ministry of Education.
Represented by Mrs. Edith Osanyinpejun, the deputy director and head of junior secondary education, Prof Mamman lamented the disparity in enrolment between Northern States and other regions, despite the aim of Federal Unity Colleges to provide high-quality secondary education.
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Statistics from the National Examination Council (NECO) revealed a significant decline in enrolment from Northern States in the National Common Entrance Examination and Gifted Examination.
Highlighting the importance of education, Prof Mamman emphasized the need for stakeholders, parents, and guardians to support efforts to boost enrolment for the upcoming National Common Entrance Examination.Dr. Charles E. Udoh, Zonal Director of Northwest Examination Council, commended the Kano State government for its support in educational development, pledging continued collaboration to enhance the quality of education in the state.
In response, Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa reiterated the government's commitment to educational policies, disclosing that the state allocates nearly 30% of its budget to education.
The advocacy visit aimed to mobilize support from all stakeholders to ensure increased enrolment and access to quality secondary education, aligning with the government's goal of providing affordable and standard education for all.
