The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship programme who returned after completing their master’s degrees at top international universities abroad.
The students who arrived through Malam Kano International Airport, were received by the Governor, his deputy, and other top government officials, including commissioners.
According to a press statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, the beneficiaries represent a diverse group of institutions, with 150 graduating from Sharda University, India were part of 420 first class holders who are sponsored by Kano state government under the 1000,1 foreign Postgraduate scholarship scheme.
Bature said, 98 of them are from Mewar University, 58 from Symbiosis University, 30 from Kalinga University, 29 from SR University, 23 from Swarnim University, and 33 from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) among others.
Governor Yusuf, in a grand reception held at the Government house, commended the students for their hard work and dedication and outstanding performance, noting that the foreign scholarship programme is a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for human capital development.
He emphasized the programme’s role in equipping young talents with advanced skills to drive progress across critical sectors.
In a remarkable gesture, the governor announced automatic employment for graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical, and other health-related fields.
According to the Governor, the move underscores the administration’s commitment in addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and improving the state’s healthcare system and infrastructure development.
“This initiative is part of our mission to empower the youth and build a prosperous future for Kano state. We are proud of your achievements and are confident that you will contribute immensely to our development agenda.”
The foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme, a flagship initiative of the Governor Yusuf administration, continues to provide international exposure and advanced training for Kano’s brightest minds.
It would be recalled that Governor Yusuf paid a visit to Indian universities where Kano state postgraduate students were sponsored to study masters degrees.
PIAK
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