By Muhammad Aminu
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has settled outstanding fees for Kano State students undergoing postgraduate studies in universities in Cyprus and France.
The Governor has also awarded another N3m reward to a student, Suyidi Sani, for his sterling performance in the just concluded Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award.
Suyidi, an indigene of Nasarawa local government area of the state, emerged 7th and was the only northerner among the first 10 participants in the competition.
While presenting the money, Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Mariya Mahmud Bunkure, said the student had gained admission to study at Bayero University Kano after scoring 303 in the Joint Matriculation Examination.
She said Kano State Government has assured that it will sponsor his postgraduate studies after completing his first degree programme.
She maintained that the state government is committed to uplifting the standard of education to global standards.
The commissioner for youths and sports, Alhaji Kabiru Ado Lakwaya, said the state government was committed to the development of education.
He added that the government had set up a committee to compile a comprehensive report on bursaries where millions of naira had been set aside to clear outstanding internal payments.
While receiving the cash, Suyidi Sani said he would continue to put more effort and do everything possible to be among the best students at Bayero University Kano.
He applauded Kano State Government, the entire state executive council, his parents and teachers for encouraging and supporting him.
Kudos to H.E Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. We hope this is what he’s been doing since the beginning of his tenure.