By Jude Opara, Abuja
In a remarkable gesture, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has announced automatic employment for graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical, and other health-related fields in the state.
Governor Yusuf said the move underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and improving the state’s healthcare system and infrastructure development.
In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Tofa, the governor gave the assurance at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Saturday night when he led other top government functionaries to receive some students who arrived after their scholarship studies abroad.
According to Tofa, the beneficiaries represent a diverse group of institutions, with 150 graduating from Sharda University India, who were also part of 420 first class holders sponsored by Kano state government under the 1000, foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme.
Apart from the 150 graduates from Sharda University, there were 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) among others.
“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.
In a grand reception held in Kano Government House, the governor commended the students for their hard work and dedication and outstanding performance, noting that the foreign scholarship programme is a cornerstone of his adm
