The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday passed a law to regulate the fees charged by private schools in the state.
The legislation, titled the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introduces measures designed to strengthen regulatory oversight of private schools and protect parents against arbitrary fee hikes.
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The bill was passed following its third reading by the Clerk of the House, Bashir Diso, and its subsequent consideration by the Committee of the Whole during plenary.
Speaking after the bill’s passage, House Majority Leader Lawan Hussaini stated that the amendment requires private primary and secondary schools to consult with their Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) before implementing any fee increase.
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Furthermore, the law stipulates that any approved increase must not exceed 10 per cent of the existing tuition fees.
The Executive Bill—now awaiting the assent of Governor Abba Yusuf—stipulates that the position of Executive Secretary of the Private and Voluntary Institutions Board must be held by a retired or seasoned educationist who has attained at least Grade Level 14 in the public service.
Mr Hussaini added that private schools are prohibited from charging students more than 10 per cent above the official registration fees set by external examination bodies, such as WAEC, NECO, and NBTE.
The amendment also reduces statutory charges payable by private schools to the Board from 15 per cent to five per cent.
According to the lawmaker, these provisions form part of a broader effort to streamline administration and elevate educational standards throughout Kano State.
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