From Musab Gbemisola, Kano
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, on Saturday, announced automatic employment for the state’s foreign scholarship programme graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceuticals and other health-related fields.
TheNewsZenith reports that the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa announced the employment in a statement issued on Saturday in Kano.
Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam, commissioners and other top government officials received the graduates at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
According to the statement, the beneficiaries represent a diverse group of institutions, with 150 graduating from Sharda University, India.
They were part of 420 first-class holders sponsored by the Kano State Government under the 1,000 foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme.
“Apart from the 150 graduates from Sharda University, there were 98 others from Mewar University.
“Also, 58 graduates are from Symbiosis University and 30 from Kalinga University.
“Also, there were 29 graduates from SR University, 23 graduates from Swarnim University and 33 from the Islamic University in Uganda among others,” he said.
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The statement quoted the governor as commending the graduates for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performance.
TheNewsZenith reports that at a reception in their honour, Gov. Yusuf said the returning graduates were the cornerstones of his administration’s vision for human capital development.
He explained that the programme equipped young talents with advanced skills to drive progress across critical sectors in the state and beyond.
“This move underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals.
“It is also to improve 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,” TheNewsZenith further quoted Yusuf stating.
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