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 might 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 deal with challenges going through 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 rationalization from the federal government.
“The central question is straightforward: What has the declaration of a state of emergency in education achieved for the millions of Kano residents who need access to literacy programmes, vocational training and alternative educational opportunities?” the assertion mentioned.
The group famous that the Agency for Mass Education performs a key function in offering studying alternatives for individuals outdoors the formal college system, together with adults who missed college and younger individuals who want vocational abilities.
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 providers like education.
“If Kano truly comes first, then the education of its children, the literacy of its adults, the skills of its young people and the future of its vulnerable communities must come first,” the group mentioned.
“Kano First must be measured by results, not rhetoric; by opportunities created, not promises 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 induced the restricted releases in 2025, and what initiatives have truly been carried out.
It additionally requested the federal government to publish official data if the reported figures are inaccurate, or present causes and a plan to repair the gaps if they’re correct.
“The people of Kano deserve more than declarations of emergency and slogans of priority. They deserve transparent budgets, effective implementation and measurable improvements in their lives,” the assertion added.
