Kano Assembly Passes Bill Making Hausa Main Language for Public School Teaching

The Kano State Assembly has passed a bill mandating the use of the Hausa language as the primary medium of instruction in public primary and junior secondary schools. The bill, titled "Mother Tongue Hausa Language Education Enforcement Bill," was introduced by Musa Kachako of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).

This move follows global best practices in education, with proponents citing benefits such as better understanding of lessons, reduced failure rates, and cultural preservation. The bill also allows flexibility in implementation, suggesting a balanced approach that includes English-based instruction and respects private schools' language policies.

In a related development, Ghana has also recently implemented a similar policy to replace English with local languages in primary school instruction.