Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has granted automatic employment to foreign scholarship graduates who studied engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and other health-related fields.
“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,” Governor Yusuf stated.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the move underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and improving the state’s healthcare system and infrastructure development.
According to the statement, the foreign postgraduate scholarship scheme, a flagship initiative of the Governor Yusuf administration, continues to provide international exposure and advanced training for Kano’s brightest minds.
It could be recalled that Governor Yusuf visited Indian universities where Kano state postgraduate students were sponsored to study for Masters degrees.