The Kano State Government has approved the sponsorship of 130,707 students for external examinations following the release of the 2025 Senior Secondary Qualifying Examination (SSQE) results, reflecting strong performance across multiple categories.
The Kano state commissioner for Education Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda disclosed this while briefing journalists in Kano on Sunday.
According to the commissioner, a total of 136,554 candidates sat for the Qualifying examination across public and community schools in Kano State, out of which 130,707 candidates qualified for government sponsorship into the National Examinations Council (NECO), representing an impressive 95.72 percent success rate.
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He said under the Science category, 4,725 candidates participated, with 4,340 qualifying for NECO sponsorship, representing 91.80 percent.
Similarly, in the Technical category, 3,764 candidates sat for the examination, out of which 3,102 qualified for sponsorship into the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), representing 82.24 percent.
Combined, the specialized Science and Technical categories recorded 7,442 successful candidates, translating to an overall 87.67 percent success rate, underscoring growing strength in both STEM and vocational education.
In the Arabic and Islamic Education Department (AIED) stream, 18,414 candidates sat for the examination, with 15,265 qualifying for sponsorship into the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) under the SAIS and Tahfeez categories, representing 82.90 percent.
The figures highlight the state government’s commitment to supporting both conventional and Islamic education systems.
To facilitate the sponsorship programme, the state government has earmarked a total of ₦4,450,552,700.00, demonstrating a significant investment aimed at ensuring that qualified students are not hindered financially from sitting for national examinations.
The Ministry of Education expressed appreciation to all stakeholders, including school administrators, teachers, parents, and examination officials, for their contributions to the successful conduct of the SSQE.
It noted that the outcome reflects collective dedication and improved coordination across the education sector.
The government, under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf, reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining policies that promote functional education and equitable access to quality learning opportunities for all students.
Moreover, the Commissioner also announced the recruitment of four thousand (4,000) primary and junior secondary school teacher through Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) as part of the state government strategy to tackle teachers difficits in primary and junior secondary schools in the state.
As part of broader reforms, the state also plans to recruit 3,688 temporary teachers under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) Cohort Five programme, a move expected to strengthen manpower in schools and improve learning outcomes.
Makoda said the combination of high student performance, massive government sponsorship, and teacher recruitment signals a comprehensive effort to reposition the education sector in Kano State for greater efficiency, inclusiveness, and long-term development.