KNSUBEB, UBEC ABUJA TRAIN SBMC MEMBERS ON SCHOOL GOVERNANCE, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

By JB Danlami

The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has organised a two-day capacity-building programme for School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) members to strengthen school governance, accountability, community engagement and school improvement across Kano State.

The Executive Chairman of SUBEB Kano, Malam Yusuf Kabir, represented by the Director of Social Mobilization, Hajiya Hauwa Tanimu, emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in advancing basic education and improving learning outcomes in the state.

She stated that government alone could not address all the challenges facing basic education without the active support and participation of parents, traditional rulers, religious leaders, SBMC members and other community stakeholders.

According to her, the training was designed to equip SBMC members with practical knowledge and skills to improve school management, promote transparency and accountability, mobilise community resources and create a more conducive learning environment for pupils.

She explained that SBMCs play a vital role in bridging the gap between schools and their host communities by monitoring pupils’ attendance, identifying challenges affecting teaching and learning, encouraging parental involvement and supporting school development initiatives.

The Director further stressed the need for SBMC members to intensify efforts towards identifying out-of-school children, sensitising parents on the importance of education and encouraging the enrolment and retention of every school-age child.

She also highlighted the importance of addressing school dropout, insecurity, child protection concerns and barriers to girls’ education through effective community engagement, regular monitoring and collaboration with relevant authorities.

Malam Yusuf Kabir reaffirmed SUBEB Kano’s commitment to strengthening community participation in basic education, noting that the Board would continue to encourage effective school-based