Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf has announced automatic employment for graduates of the state’s foreign scholarship programme in engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals and other health-related fields.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
The graduates were received at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam, commissioners and other top government officials.
According to him, the beneficiaries represent a diverse group of institutions, with 150 graduating from Sharda University, India.
They were part of the 420 first class holders sponsored by the Kano State government under the 1000 foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme.
“Apart from the 150 graduates from Sharda University, there were 98 others from Mewar University, 58 from Symbiosis University and 30 from Kalinga University.
“Also, there were 29 graduates from SR University, 23 from Swarnim University and 33 from the Islamic University in Uganda, among others,” he said.
Dawakin-Tofa quoted the governor as commending the graduates for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performance.
Yusuf said at a reception in honour of the returning graduates that the foreign scholarship programme was one of the cornerstones of his administration’s vision for human capital development.
He emphasised the programmme’s role in equipping young talents with advanced skills to drive progress across critical sectors in the state and beyond.
“This move underscores the administration’s commitment to address the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and improve the state’s healthcare system and infrastructural development.
“This initiative is part of our mission to empower youths and build a prosperous future for Kano State.
“We are proud of your achievements and are confident that you will contribute immensely to our developmental agenda,” Yusuf said.
