Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has welcomed 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship programme who returned after completing their master’s degrees at top international universities.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the students arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport at 12:55 p.m. on Saturday, where they were received by the governor, his deputy, and other top government officials.
The 150 graduates from Sharda University, India, were among 420 first-class holders sponsored by the Kano state government under the 1000, 1 foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme.
According to Bature, other graduates included 98 students 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).
Governor Yusuf, in a grand reception held in the Kano government house, commended the students for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performance, stating that the foreign scholarship programme is a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for human capital development.
He emphasised the programme’s role in equipping young talents with advanced skills to drive progress across critical sectors.
The governor, however, announced automatic employment for graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and other health-related fields, noting that the move underscores his administration’s commitment to 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,” Governor Yusuf stated.
