The group mentioned this in a press release signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, on Monday, in response to an investigative report on the spending of the Kano State Agency for Mass Education.
It will probably be recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf declared a state of emergency within the education sector on 8 June 2024, with a promise to urgently tackle challenges dealing with education within the state.
According to the motion, that declaration raised expectations amongst residents that education would obtain extra funding and a spotlight.
The motion, citing the report’s evaluation of finances paperwork, mentioned the company had a capital allocation of N1.4 billion for 2026, however recorded zero capital expenditure between January and June 2026.
It additionally mentioned solely N37 million was launched from the company’s N716 million capital allocation in 2025.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement mentioned the figures, if correct, require a transparent clarification from the federal government.
“The central query is easy: What has the declaration of a state of emergency in education achieved for the thousands and thousands of Kano residents who want entry to literacy programmes, vocational coaching and various academic alternatives?” the assertion mentioned.
The group famous that the Agency for Mass Education performs a key function in offering studying alternatives for folks exterior the formal faculty system, together with adults who missed faculty and younger individuals who want vocational expertise.
It added that an expenditure report alone doesn’t show that funds had been diverted, however mentioned the hole between what was budgeted and what was spent wants to be defined.
The motion additionally challenged the federal government’s “Kano First” philosophy, asking the way it displays within the supply of important companies like education.
“If Kano actually comes first, then the education of its youngsters, the literacy of its adults, the talents of its younger folks and the way forward for its susceptible communities should come first,” the group mentioned.
“Kano First should be measured by results, not rhetoric; by alternatives created, not guarantees made.”
The group requested the Kano State Government to clarify how a lot of the N1.4 billion for 2026 had been launched as of June, why the report confirmed zero spending, what brought on the restricted releases in 2025, and what tasks have really been applied.
It additionally requested the federal government to publish official information if the reported figures are inaccurate, or present causes and a plan to repair the gaps if they’re correct.
“The folks of Kano deserve greater than declarations of emergency and slogans of precedence. They deserve clear budgets, efficient implementation and measurable enhancements of their lives,” the assertion added.
