Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said that government cannot single-handedly finance education, stressing the need for stronger partnerships with the private sector, development partners, communities, and other stakeholders to improve educational outcomes.
Speaking at an education-related event in Kaduna, Sani argued that while government has the primary responsibility of providing access to education, the scale of investment required means that broader collaboration is essential. He noted that sustainable funding is necessary to improve infrastructure, teacher quality, learning materials, and access to education.
The governor highlighted his administration’s investments in the sector, including scholarships, student loans, reduced tuition fees in state-owned tertiary institutions, school rehabilitation projects, teacher training programmes, and the reopening of schools affected by insecurity.
According to Sani, education remains a top priority for his government. Kaduna allocated 25% of its 2026 budget to education, the largest share of the state’s spending plan, reflecting what he described as a commitment to human capital development.
He maintained that improving education requires a collective effort and called on businesses, philanthropists, alumni associations, and international partners to support government initiatives aimed at expanding access and improving quality.
The governor’s remarks come amid ongoing debates about education funding in Nigeria, where many stakeholders have argued that public resources alone are insufficient to address infrastructure deficits, teacher shortages, and the large number of out-of-school children.
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