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  • Kano Gov welcomes 150 foreign scholarship beneficiaries with ‘automatic employment’

    Kano Gov welcomes 150 foreign scholarship beneficiaries with ‘automatic employment’

    Kano state governor Abba Yusuf has welcomed 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship program back home after completing their Master’s degrees in Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and other health-related fields in India.

    The graduates, who returned on Sunday, studied at Sharda University as part of a larger group of 420 first-class holders sponsored under the Kano State 1001 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme.

    Governor Yusuf, expressing his excitement, announced automatic employment for the returning scholars, emphasizing that the move aligns with his administration’s commitment to addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and enhancing the state’s healthcare system.

    The governor explained that, apart from the 150 graduates from Sharda University, there are 98 from  Mewar University, 58 from Symbiosis University and 30 from Kalinga University.

    There are also 29 from SR University, 23 from Swarnim University, and 33 from the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU).

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    The governor honoured the graduates with a reception held in Government House, where he commended them for their hard work, dedication and outstanding performance.

    He noted that the foreign scholarship programme is a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for human capital development.

    “This move underscores our administration’s commitment to addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, and improving the state’s healthcare system and infrastructure development,” the tweeted on his official X handle.

  • Kano Gov appoints dethroned emir of Gaya, two others as second class emirs

    Kano Gov appoints dethroned emir of Gaya, two others as second class emirs

    Amid legal emirate tussle in Kano state, Governor Abba Yusuf on Wednesday appointed the dethroned emir of the abolished Gaya emirate, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, as second class emir of the newly created Gaya emirate.

    Aliyu Abdulkadir, including Aminu Bayero and three others were among the five first class emirs sacked by Governor Yusuf on May 23, after signing the amended (Repealed) Kano State Emirates Council Law 2024 (1441 A.H) which was passed by the House of Assembly.

    The dethronement of the five emirs was followed by the reinstatement of former CBN governor, Lamido Sanusi, also known as Muhammadu Sanusi II, as the 16th emir of one (united) Kano emirate, a situation that has thrown the state into legal tussle.

    Gaya emirate, which is to be superintended by Abdulkadir now as a second emir, comprises three local government areas: Gaya, Albasu and Ajingi.

    The governor also appointed Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz as emir of Karaye. Until his appointment, Mahraz was the district head of Rogo.

    Karaye emirate covers Karaye and Rogo local government areas.

    Alhaji Muhammad Umar, a former district head of Bankure, is now the emir of Rano.

    The Rano emirate is made up of Rano, Bunkure and Kibiya local government areas.

    All the three second-class emirs of the new emirates will be answerable to the emir of Kano, whose status is first class.

    The appointments were made after Governor Yusuf gave assent to the Kano State Emirates Council Law 2024, which approves the establishment of three second-class emirates (Rano, Gaya and Karaye) in the state.

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    Earlier, the law, which was sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bututu, was on Tuesday passed by the State House of Assembly during a plenary session presided by the Speaker, Jibrin Falgore.

    While congratulating the second class emirs of the newly created emirates, the governor urged them to diligently serve humanity, as custodians of culture, peace and unity of the people in their respective emirates.

    “This development underscores our unwavering commitment to preserving our traditional institutions and cultural heritage, recognising them as essential pillars of peace and heritage conservation,” the governor said.

  • Kano Gov settles 50% reg fee for 1,740 varsity students

    Kano Gov settles 50% reg fee for 1,740 varsity students

    Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has settled 50 percent registration fee for 1,740 newly  matriculated Students of  Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education Kano.

    Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf made this known during the Maiden Matriculation ceremony at the varsity in Kano.

    The settlement of the admission and registration fees of the students was for everybody without regards to political party affiliation, the Commissioner said.

    According to him, the State Government resolved to slash half of the total school fees of secondary and tertiary Institutions, saying the gesture was to  allow less privileged children acquire education.

    The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Yahaya Bunkure, said the State Government means well for education because of the benefits from it.

    He commended Governor Yusuf for his commitment to the advancement of education in Kano, adding that his dedication to improving the educational landscape and providing opportunities for the youth is truly commendable.

    The VC said the Sa’adatu Rimi University has made giant strides in the pursuit of academic excellence.

  • Kano Gov swears in 44 caretaker chairmen

    Kano Gov swears in 44 caretaker chairmen

    The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 44 local government areas of the state.

    The inaugurated Local Government Interim Management Committee is to serve for three months only.

    The decision follows the approval of the state House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Affairs.

    Governor Yusuf told the interim committee chairmen that their performance would determine whether their tenure would be renewed or not.

    He reminded the chairmen that the administration has zero tolerance for unruly behaviours, warning them against bossy style of leadership.

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    “The government would not hesitate to invoke sanctions where necessary,” Yusuf warned.

    The governor said: “The committee members were carefully selected and constituted.

    “And I am determined to return the state to the path of progress and prosperity.

    “Local government councils have important roles to play in this journey. You must embrace all and work hard to support our administration in fulfilling our campaign promises.

    “You should be leaders prepared to exhibit exemplary conduct, as this administration has zero tolerance towards unbecoming behaviours.

    “We will maintain close vigilance on the conduct of each and every one of you and will not hesitate to invoke sanctions or suspension.”

  • Your leadership quality unquantifiable, NNPP chieftain hails Kano Gov

    Your leadership quality unquantifiable, NNPP chieftain hails Kano Gov

    A chieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi has felicitated with Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf on his birthday, saying his leadership qualities are unquantifiable.

    He described the Governor as a shining light in politics, who have shown forthrightness and quality leadership.

    A statement by Ajadi stated that people of Kano are fortunate to have a such God-fearing individual as their Governor.

    Ajadi said: “You have shown Nigerians that our party meant well for Nigerians. You remain a good ambassador of our party, the people of Kano state have also benefitted immensely from our manifesto which you have followed in details to bail out the people from the misrule of Kano state by previous administrations.”

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    Ajadi, who was the NNPP’s governorship candidate in Ogun in the last governorship elections, said Yusuf has shown humility and  doggedness, saying “all efforts of the opposition parties in the state to soil his clean image has been in futility.

    “You are in the minds of the people.This is the reason why they are praying ceaselessly for your victory at the Supreme Court, I assure you by the Grace of God, you will serve eight years as Governor of Kano state. Four plus Four is eight. Your first time is sure, your second term is secured.

    “We want you to use the occasion of your birthday to rededicate your life to the upliftment of the downtrodden in the society and to transform Kano State into an enviable one.”