The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) Comprehensive Schools and Islamiyya, Kano has reaffirmed its commitment to producing self-reliant graduates by equipping students with both academic knowledge and hands-on entrepreneurial skills.
At its Annual Graduation and Prize-Giving Day held on Saturday in Kano, the school graduated students from Nursery 2, Primary 5, and JSS 3, who in addition to completing the standard curriculum, showcased proficiency in diverse fields including climate-smart farming, culinary services, cosmetics, fashion design, carpentry, welding, shoemaking, and basic engineering with robotics and technology innovations.
Proprietress, Dr. Salamatu Garba described the event as more than just a celebration of academic achievement, stressing that WOFAN’s philosophy prioritises entrepreneurship alongside formal education.
“You cannot graduate from WOFAN school without learning at least two skills, when you leave here, you know you are leaving with something you can depend on in the future. I call on parents, especially those in event management and other industries, to work with us in advancing our children’s entrepreneurial knowledge” she said.
Dr. Garba also announced a major relief measure for parents, declaring that all students in the Islamiyya section, both new and returning, would enjoy a full scholarship for the 2026 academic session.
“Considering the economic situation in the country, and just as we did during the COVID-19 period, we have decided to waive school fees for the Islamiyya section for the 2026 session,” she said.
During the ceremony, students impressed parents and guests with live demonstrations of their projects—ranging from shoemaking and hair/skin care products to innovative engineering works such as a smart dustbin that opens automatically, an obstacle-avoiding car, and solar-powered systems.
Chairman of the WOFAN Technical Committee, Professor Sani Miko, congratulated the graduates and urged them to uphold the school’s moral and ethical values.
“You are ambassadors of WOFAN. Carry the values you have learnt here into the wider world,” he said, while commending the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), teachers, and support staff for their dedication.
Principal, Usaini Auwal appealed to parents to sustain their children’s entrepreneurial drive beyond the school environment.
“If a child wants to sew or farm, and the parent doesn’t provide a sewing machine or space for farming, the effort ends in school,” he cautioned.
PTA Chairman Alhaji Isma’il Musa Kallah praised the school’s teaching approach, which he said effectively blends modern education with enterprise training.
“I have three children in this school, and I’ve seen remarkable improvement in their education and skills. They are being groomed to be job creators, not job seekers,” he said.
One of the graduating students, Iman Nasir Umar, who completed JSS 3, expressed gratitude to the school for providing a balanced education.
The school also honoured students who successfully completed the full recitation of the Holy Qur’an and their foundational Islamic studies.
The well-attended ceremony drew dignitaries, including traditional rulers, community leaders, and well-wishers, who commended WOFAN’s blend of academic excellence, moral discipline, and entrepreneurial training.
