As the 10th edition of the National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy 2025 concluded in Kano, Governor’s College emerged as the overall winner, earning the right to represent Kano State at the forthcoming North West National Quiz Competition.
This was contained in a statement issued by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Special Adviser on Information, Ibrahim Adam.
According to Ibrahim Adam, the competition, organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) under the supervision of the National Assembly, Abuja, is aimed at deepening the knowledge of Nigeria’s youth about the role of the legislative arm in promoting democracy.
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The thematic areas covered included legislative oversight and accountability, legislative practice and procedures, National Assembly structure, conduct and performance, as well as constitution and governance.
The competition featured six secondary schools drawn from across the state’s three senatorial zones. The participating schools included Governor’s College, Government Girls Secondary School Kadawa, Science College Dawakin Tofa, Government Girls Secondary School Gwarzo, Girls Science and Technical College Sumaila, and Government Secondary School Rano.
Declaring the event open at the Kano State Library Board, the Chairman, House Committee on Education, Hon. Suleiman Mukhtar Ishaq Madobi, represented by the Assistant Chief Legislative Officer, Umar Abdulganiyu, emphasized that the House is committed to supporting programmes that enlighten students about legislative activities.
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He added that any school emerging winner at the state level would, as tradition, be invited to the State Assembly for encouragement ahead of the national competition.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, represented by the Director of Educational Support Services, Hajiya Halima Sadiya Tukur, commended the National Assembly for prioritizing civic education, noting that the quiz was not just a competition but a platform for celebrating knowledge and nurturing future leaders.
Speaking also, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Library Board, Dr. Kabiru Ado Zakirai, expressed gratitude to the State and National Assembly for partnering with NILDS to host the event.
Announcing the results, the Director General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar O. Suleiman, represented by the Programme State Coordinator, Aliyu Abdullahi, declared Governor’s College as first, Government Girls Secondary School Gwarzo as second, and Government Secondary School Rano as third.
Professor Suleiman recalled that the first edition of the quiz was held in 2016 within the Federal Capital Territory, and following directives of the Institute’s Governing Council, it has since been expanded to all states of the federation, with this year marking its 10th edition.
Certificates of attendance were presented to participating schools, while winners received prizes.
The statement further highlighted that Governor’s College was originally established during the second tenure of Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in 2011, but its fortunes dwindled over time until Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, upon assumption of office in 2023, revived its infrastructure and restored its glory, leading to this current success.
Governor Yusuf also appreciated the people of Kano for their continued support, reiterating his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education and delivering on campaign promises.