THE Kano State House of Assembly on Monday passed a bill to regulate the fees charged by private schools across the state, introducing new measures aimed at protecting parents from arbitrary tuition increases and strengthening oversight of private educational institutions.
News Point Nigeria reports that the legislation, titled the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeks to enhance regulatory control over private schools while promoting accountability and improved educational standards throughout the state.
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, the House Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, said the amendment makes it mandatory for private primary and secondary schools to consult with their Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) before implementing any increase in school fees.
He explained that under the new law, any approved fee increase must not exceed 10 per cent of the existing tuition fees.
The Executive Bill, which is now awaiting the assent of Governor Abba Yusuf, also stipulates that the position of Executive Secretary of the Private and Voluntary Institutions Board must be occupied by a retired or seasoned educationist who has attained at least Grade Level 14 in the public service.
Hussaini further stated that private schools are prohibited from charging students more than 10 per cent above the official registration fees fixed by external examination bodies such as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the National Examinations Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NBTE).
The amendment also reduces the statutory charges payable by private schools to the Board from 15 per cent to five per cent.
According to the Majority Leader, the provisions contained in the amendment are part of broader efforts by the Kano State Government to streamline the administration of private schools and raise educational standards across the state.
