Most prospective and serving Corp members in Nigeria usually aim at locating a good PPA in the various states they’ve been posted to. In this article, we will highlight and give in-depth analysis on Kano state. If you’ve been posted to Kano State and you are finding it difficult to locate a good place of primary assignment (PPA), endeavor to read through this article carefully.
To begin with, Kano state is a good place to serve as a Corp member. The state is located in the northern part of Nigeria, and it shares boundaries with Jigawa state in the northeast, Katsina state in the northwest, and Kaduna state in the southwest.
Kano State is known for its economic and cultural attraction, with its capital, known as Kano, being one of the largest cities in Nigeria. The beautiful state has 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) which is very important for every corp member that will be serving in Kano State to know.
These LGAs includes Ajingi, Albasu, Bagwai, Bebeji, Bichi, Bunkure, Dala, Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Tofa, Doguwa, Fagge, Gabasawa, Garko, Garun Mallam, Gaya, Gezawa, Gwale, Gwarzo, Kabo, Kano Municipal, Karaye, Kibiya, Kiru, Kumbotso, Kunchi, Kura, Madobi, Makoda, Minjibir, Nasarawa, Rano, Rimin Gado, Rogo, Shanono, Sumaila, Takai, Tarauni, Tofa, Tsanyawa, Tudun Wada, Ungogo, Warawa, Wudil, and Bunkure.
All these local government areas have their own unique way of welcoming strangers into the land. The state is a major producer of peanuts and other crops, of which they are well-known for their considerable livestock trade. There are a lot of beautiful places to visit while in Kano state. For instance, one can visit the Emir’s Palace in Kano City, the Gidan Makama Museum, the beautiful Tiga Dam, amongst others.
You might be wondering how the state tends to benefit Corp members serving there. Well, Kano state is a wonderful place to serve, as mentioned earlier. The Kano state government usually doesn’t pay Corp members (according to research), but the state has a very good and down-to-earth standard of living. The housing systems and food are affordable compared to other states. Kano state has a wonderful set of indigenous people who tend to respect and welcome Corp members.
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Across the 44 LGAs in Kano state, there are some selected PPAs in the state, which are ideal to serve in. The PPAs will be listed below, along with their locations, for easy access.
- Kuntau Science Academy – Kano
The Kuntau Science Academy is a prestigious institution, located in Dorayi Baba, Kano, directly behind the Afforestation Coordinating Program Unit (APCU). The school is well-equipped with a standard library and computer room. The benefits to Corp members serving here are; they tend to get paid with a monthly salary, ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000, with accommodation included.
- The Federal Government College, Kano.
Another wonderful place to serve in Kano state is the Federal Government College, popularly known as the FGC, in Kano state. This school was established in 1973, and it is located in the Unguwa Uku, Tarauni LGA, Kano state. It is a conducive place to serve as a Corp member due to its availability of possible accommodation.
- Mamuda Foods – Kano State
The Mamuda Foods, also known as the Gida Biscuit, is located in the Challawa Industrial Estate in Kumbotso LGA, Kano state. The company is known for producing quality biscuits and other products. Corp members serving here are usually given a stipend (varies) and are being offered some of the company’s products at intervals.
- The Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital (MMSH) – Kano State
The Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital is located on Kofar Mata Road in the Kano LGA, Kano state. Only medical corp members are entitled to serve here. Corp members serving here are being exposed to a wide range of equipment to enhance their experiences.
- Kano Coca-Cola Company – Kano State
The Coca-Cola Company is located at Kumbotso, Kano State. The official name of the company is the Nigerian Bottling Company. It has a friendly work environment, and Corp members serving here are reportedly known for receiving some payment from the company of nothing less than ₦30,000, aside from the federal government allowance.
- Kano State Ministry of Works, Housing, and Transportation.
The Kano state Ministry of Works, Housing, and Transportation is located at Dan Hausa Road in Kano state. Corp members serving here are being exposed to people from various walks of life. They are usually given some stipend at intervals, with a good work environment.
- Government Girls Secondary School (G.G.S.S) – Kano State.
The Government Girls School is located in Gezawa LGA, in Kano state. It is a public institution, whose main duty is to provide quality education to the female child within the state. Corp members serving here are usually being treated well by both the local folks and staff. This is a good place to serve while in Kano state due to its availability of good teaching equipment and friendly environment.
- Smart International School – Kano State
The Smart International School is located in the Dala Local Government Area of Kano State. This is set to be a wonderful place for Corp members to serve in. They have very good accommodations for corp members, of which it is trekable to the school’s premises, and they usually provide some stipends at intervals.
Aside from the PPAs listed above, there are still some PPAs who usually tend to pay their Corp members and likely provide them with accommodation in Kano State. These places of primary assignments will be listed below:
- Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
- Transmission Company of Nigeria, Kumbotso.
- Nigeria Air Force Hospital, Fagge, Kano.
- Dawanau International Grains.
- Federal College of Education (formerly ATC/ABU), Kano, located in Gwale LGA.
- Kano State Polytechnic.
- Jubaili Agrotec Limited, Kano.
- Riruwai Mining Area, located in Doguwa Local Government Area, southern Kano.
- Step by Step International College, Tukuntawa, Kano.
- Customs Office, Kano.
- Air Force Comprehensive School, Kano.
In conclusion, a lot of places in Kano state have accommodations for Corp members. They also tend to pay them at the end of the month. If you are not satisfied with the LGA you’ve been posted to, it is advisable to report this to the secretariat and let the LGI know of your situation, especially when the Corp member is in need of an accommodation. Also, it is advisable to visit your intended PPA in person so as to inspect the place before signing your acceptance letter.