Gov Yusuf offers employment to 150 foreign graduates
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has offered automatic employment in the state civil service to 150 graduates who have returned after completing their Master’s degrees under the state’s foreign graduates scholarship programme.
Malam Sanusi Bature, the spokesperson for the governor, stated this in a statement on Monday in Kano.
” The students arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport at 12:55 p.m. and were received by the governor, his deputy, top government officials and commissioners.
“The beneficiaries represent a diverse group of institutions, with 150 graduating from Sharda University, India and were part of 420 first class holders sponsored by Kano state government under the 1,000 foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme.
“Apart from the 150 graduates from Sharda University, there were 98 from 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.
Yusuf, in a grand reception held in Kano Government House, commended the students for their hard- work and dedication and outstanding performance, noting that the foreign scholarship programme is a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for human capital development.
He stated the programme’s role in equipping young talents with advanced skills to drive progress across critical sectors,” he said.
Bature said that the governor gave automatic employment to the graduates.
“In a remarkable gesture, the governor announced automatic employment for graduates in engineering, medicine, pharmaceutical, and other health-related fields.
“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 the youth and build a prosperous future for Kano state. We are proud of your achievements and we are confident that you will contribute immensely to our development agenda,” Yusuf stated.
