Kebbi Candidate Ahmadu Zumaru Promises Education Reforms

Barrister Ahmadu Zumaru, the governorship candidate in Kebbi, has committed to overhauling education and revitalizing rural communities to combat insecurity. Speaking at a Candidates Engagement Forum organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Birnin Kebbi, he outlined his plans for sweeping reforms across education, security, agriculture, and the judiciary if elected in 2027.

Zumaru emphasized the importance of ensuring that children in rural areas affected by insecurity continue their education, proposing alternative learning arrangements during security restoration efforts. He also plans to introduce digital learning opportunities, improve teachers' welfare, and increase the proportion of female teachers to 75 percent.

Additionally, he proposed a joint rural development program funded by local governments and the state to enhance infrastructure and economic opportunities. On agriculture, he criticized the delayed distribution of fertilizers and called for better support for local farmers.

Zumaru's vision includes reviving agricultural initiatives from former Governor Atiku Bagudu's administration.