Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the issuance of permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 1,600 newly recruited watchmen deployed to secondary schools across the state — a decisive move he said is aimed at restoring order and boosting safety in public schools.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, announced the development on Wednesday, noting that the deployment is part of a wider security reinforcement strategy in the education sector.
Governor Yusuf said the decision had become even more urgent following the recent abduction of 25 schoolgirls by bandits in Kebbi State, where the attackers also killed the school’s vice principal. He stressed that such tragedies must push leaders to act swiftly and responsibly.
“This exercise marks a major step toward restoring safety, discipline and stability in our public schools,” Yusuf said, insisting that his administration would not compromise on the protection of students, teachers and school infrastructure. “Learning cannot thrive where safety is compromised.”
The governor explained that the watchmen were expected to serve as the first line of defence in school communities — monitoring movements, reporting suspicious activities and ensuring that academic activities run without disruption.
He also applauded the Ministry of Education and the Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSSSMB) for what he described as their commitment to executing government directives with precision and dedication.
Yusuf urged the newly appointed watchmen to approach their assignments with “vigilance, discipline and integrity,” reflecting the trust the state has placed in them.
