The Kano State House of Assembly has taken a step toward strengthening the state’s education system with the introduction of a bill seeking to enforce the use of the mother tongue particularly the Hausa language as the medium of instruction in schools across the state.
The proposed legislation, titled Kano State Mother Tongue (Hausa Language) Education Enforcement Bill, was sponsored by the member representing Takai Constituency, Hon. Musa Ali Kachako. While presenting the bill during plenary, Kachako explained that the initiative aligns with global educational standards, noting that several advanced nations such as China, Japan, and India have achieved remarkable progress in science, technology, and mathematics by adopting indigenous languages in early education.
He emphasized that using Hausa as the primary language of instruction would enhance comprehension, reduce failure rates, and help curb school dropouts. The move, he said, would also preserve cultural identity and promote inclusivity in learning.
“Enacting a law to support the use of our mother tongue in education will not only add value to the learning process but also strengthen the foundation of knowledge and make science and technology subjects easier for students to understand,” he said.
However, following extensive deliberations, the House referred the bill to its standing committee on education for further legislative scrutiny and recommendations.
In a related development, the member representing Gabasawa Constituency, Hon. Zakariyya Abdullahi Nuhu, presented a motion calling for the establishment of a College of Agriculture in his constituency. He explained that the proposed institution would enhance agricultural education and stimulate economic growth, as over 60 percent of residents across the 11 wards in Gabasawa are engaged in farming.
Meanwhile, the House also acknowledged a letter from the state executive seeking approval for the establishment of a new polytechnic in Gaya Local Government Area and the creation of the Kano Local Governments Service Commission.
The Speaker subsequently referred the proposals to the appropriate committees for further consideration.
