The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commended the outstanding academic achievements of students sponsored by his administration to further their education in India.
While visiting the students at Sharjah University in India, Yusuf expressed pride in their commitment and successes, describing their accomplishments as tangible evidence of the value of investing in education.
In a statement released on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesman, Sunusi Tofa, Yusuf highlighted that the funds allocated to the scholarship programme were judiciously used, as the students had exceeded expectations with their impressive academic performance.
He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to promoting education, stressing that fostering young talent is a cornerstone of his government’s strategy for a thriving Kano State.
“The visit has provided me with an opportunity to engage directly with the students, address their challenges, and gather valuable insights from the pioneer batch of over 400 students sponsored to various universities in Uganda and India as part of the 100:1 Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme,” the governor stated.
The statement also noted that the visit allowed the governor to conduct an on-the-spot evaluation, aimed at improving preparations for the next group of scholarship recipients, both for international and local opportunities, to fulfil the 100:1 initiative before the conclusion of his first term in office.
“The Governor’s visit serves as an inspiration for students to strive for academic excellence, both at home and abroad,” the statement added.
