By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the second ...
By Ibrahim Muhammad
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the second phase of the Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.
This initiative aims to support 1,001 first-class graduates in pursuing master's degrees at leading public and private universities across Nigeria.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering Kano's youth. He emphasized that the scholarship scheme was designed to empower Kano's brightest minds to compete globally, excel in their fields, and bring their expertise back home to drive the progress of the state.
Governor Yusuf assured that the programme would be transparent, inclusive, and free of political bias. He emphasized education as a critical investment for Kano's future and pledged sustained financial support and equitable selection processes to ensure the programme's success.
This commitment to education is evident in the governor's previous initiatives, including the reopening of the application process for a new round of the 1,001 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.
The newly inaugurated committee, chaired by the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, was tasked with ensuring the programme's smooth implementation.
Dr. Kofarmata pledged the committee's commitment to fairness, transparency, and diligence in selecting deserving candidates. He revealed that 40% of the 478 beneficiaries from the first batch have already completed their studies and are awaiting their results.
The scholarship programme is a significant investment in the future of Kano State, and its success is crucial to empowering the state's youth.
The governor's commitment to education and transparency is a positive step towards ensuring the programme's success.
The second phase of the Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is now open to interested students, who can apply for the scholarship and undergo a rigorous screening process for admission into reputable institutions across the country.
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