The Kano State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to enforce the use of the mother tongue, specifically 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 Musa Kachako (NNPP–Takai).
Presenting the bill during plenary, Mr Kachako said the initiative aligned with international educational standards. He said countries like China, Japan, and India achieved remarkable progress in science and technology through early instruction in their indigenous languages.
He explained that adopting Hausa as the primary language of instruction would improve comprehension, reduce failure rates, and curb school dropouts while preserving cultural identity and promoting inclusivity in education.
According to him, enacting a legal framework for mother tongue education would strengthen the foundation of learning and make science and technology subjects easier for pupils to grasp.
After deliberation, the assembly referred the bill to its Standing Committee on Education for further legislative consideration and recommendations.
Similarly, Zakariyya Nuhu (NNPP–Gabasawa) presented a motion seeking the establishment of a college of agriculture in his constituency.
Mr Nuhu explained that the proposed institution would enhance agricultural education and boost economic activities, as more than 60 per cent of residents across Gabasawa’s 11 wards are farmers.
Meanwhile, the House acknowledged a letter from the state executive requesting approval for the establishment of a new polytechnic in the Gaya Local Government Area and the creation of a Kano Local Government Service Commission.
The speaker, Ismail Falgore, referred both proposals to the relevant committees for necessary legislative action.
(NAN)
