Kano State SBMC Chair emerges as North-West SBMC Chairman

Kano State SBMC Chair  emerges as North-West SBMC Chairman

By JB Danlami
In a significant development, Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya, Chairman of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) in Kano State, has been elected as the chairman of the SBMC committee for the North-West zone of Nigeria. This achievement underscores Kano State’s commitment to improving its education sector.
Election Process and Outcome
The election was part of a broader effort by the Universal Basic Education Commission UBEC to establish a national leadership for the SBMC. The North-West zone of Nigeria, comprising seven states, including Kano, was actively involved in the process. Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Wazirin Gwandu from Kebbi State was elected as the national chairman of the SBMC, while Dr. Ashir Ismail from Lagos State became the national secretary.
Implications and Future Plans
Alhaji Tijjani Haladu Baraya expressed gratitude to Malam Yusif Kabir, Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Board in Kano, for his support in facilitating the participation of Kano State representatives in the election. Baraya emphasized the committee’s intention to collaborate with other education stakeholders to enhance community involvement in basic education.
This development is a testament to Kano State’s growing influence in Nigeria’s education sector. With this achievement, the state is poised to play a more significant role in shaping the country’s education policies.