From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved automatic employment to best graduating students out of the 35 who received their practicing license from Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences, Kwankwaso in Madobi Local Government Area, founded by ex-governor of Kano state, Engr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
Governor Yusuf made the promise during the presentation of practicing licenses to 35 graduands of the College by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, on Saturday.
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam, said the state government was happy to be associated with the success story of the College, being the first private Nursing College in Northern Nigeria.
He expressed satisfaction at the sterling performance of the graduands and assured that, “those with the best results will have automatic employment in our health facilities.”
Governor Yusuf commended Engr. Kwankwaso for investing hugely in education, saying “we are happy to be associated with our mentor. This is not the only College he has built in his capacity as a Nigerian citizen.
“ There are other several Colleges built by Engr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso. That is why he has added to his title, Mr. Education; and you cannot take it away from him.
“ We are proud to be associated with you (Kwankwaso). We are proud be associated with the Keankwassiyya ideology. We pray that God will keep giving you the ability to keep showing us the way. And we thank you for adding value to our endeavors.”
In his remarks, Senator Kwankwaso who is also the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), proprietor and founder of the College, expressed satisfaction at the performances of the students and the success recorded by the management of the College, established in 2019.
He said: “I thank God for the opportunity to perform this historic event. I congratulate all the students who have collected their practicing license today.
“ I commend the Provost and members of the staff of the institution for maintaining the standard. I encourage the students, staff and management of the College to keep moving. I am happy to see the graduands as qualified practicing nurses graduating from this College here in Kwankwaso community.”
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