Kano Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate Private School Fees

The Kano State Assembly has passed the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill 2026, aimed at regulating private school fees and enhancing oversight to protect parents. The bill, which passed after its third reading during plenary, requires private schools to consult with Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) before raising fees, with any increase capped at 10 percent.

It mandates that the Executive Secretary of the Board must be a qualified educationist with a minimum of Grade Level 14 experience. Additionally, private schools are prohibited from charging more than 10 percent above the official exam registration fees set by external examination bodies such as WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB.

The bill also reduces statutory charges payable by private schools to the Board from 15 percent to 5 percent. This legislation now awaits the assent of Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf and is part of a broader initiative to streamline administration and elevate educational standards throughout Kano State.