February 22, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has launched a scholarship programme benefiting over 400 students in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of the state.
This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesperson of the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu.
Yusuf, while launching the programme on Thursday, reiterated the commitment of his administration to prioritize education for the benefit of the people of the state.
Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Governor underscored the significance of education, “drawing inspiration from the instruction given to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), to read by Almighty Allah, as guided by Angel Jubril.”
“This is a clear example illustrating that education is never a waste, regardless of its scale or where one seeks knowledge. It is a seed sowed, and with dedicated attention, it yields a bountiful harvest, whether in the long or short term”, he said.
He described education as “mankind’s hope and a pivotal pathway to the success and progress of the society.”
While congratulating the beneficiaries, the Governor urged them to broaden their horizons by exploring entrepreneurial skills, fostering self-employment and contributing to the reduction of unemployment upon completion of their studies.
He also encouraged them to give back to their respective communities the knowledge they would acquire during their studies.
Yusuf then called on the people of the state to partner with his administration in its efforts to develop the state.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
