19,000 candidates sit for Kano science, technical schools entrance examination

No fewer than 19,000 prospective students participated in the 2026 Senior Science and Technical Schools Entrance Examination across Kano State, underscoring growing interest in science and technical education amid ongoing reforms in the sector.

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Science and Technical Schools Board (STSB), Associate Professor Dahiru Sale Muhammad, disclosed this while monitoring the examination at Sani Bello Science College in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area.

The entrance examination is being conducted against the backdrop of major educational reforms initiated by the Kano State Government, including the directive by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for the renovation and upgrading of science and technical schools across the state

Speaking with journalists during the monitoring exercise, Dahiru expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the examination, noting that the exercise commenced smoothly and on schedule across all centres without any major complaints from candidates, parents, or examination supervisors.

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He urged communities, stakeholders, and members of the public to support the government’s efforts to transform the education sector, stressing that sustainable development in education requires collective responsibility.

According to him, while the state government has continued to invest heavily in infrastructure and learning facilities, public support remains critical to achieving lasting improvements in educational standards.

The STSB Executive Secretary further stated that the state government’s Kano First agenda places education at the forefront through the renovation of schools, provision of modern facilities, and implementation of policies aimed at revitalising science and technical education.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to enhancing the quality of science and technical education to produce skilled graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to the state’s socio-economic development.

Also speaking, Professor Aisha Hassan Sulaiman of the Department of Education, Northwest University, commended the Science and Technical Schools Board for the successful conduct of the examination and its efforts toward improving educational standards.

She described the board’s commitment as a vital step toward producing competent students equipped with the knowledge and skills required to contribute positively to society.

A parent, Bilkisu Musa Idris, who accompanied her two children to the examination centre, lauded both the board and the state government for the improvements being recorded in science and technical schools

She expressed optimism that the ongoing reforms and investments in education would enhance learning outcomes and better prepare students for future opportunities.

Observers say Kano State’s increased investment in science and technical education reflects a growing recognition of the importance of vocational and scientific skills in tackling unemployment, promoting innovation, and driving economic growth.

The 2026 Senior Science and Technical Schools Entrance Examination forms part of the annual placement process for students seeking admission into science and technical colleges across Kano State.