By Maryam Ahmad
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the Gold Medal of the Republic, his country’s highest national award, for promoting education and African unity.
The medal was presented on behalf of President Embaló by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Donisio Cabi, at a ceremony held at the Kano Government House.
Mr. Cabi praised Governor Yusuf for offering fifty scholarships to students from Guinea-Bissau, describing the gesture as visionary and consistent with the Kwankwasiyya ideals of empowerment and justice.
Governor Yusuf thanked President Embaló and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering education and African solidarity for peace and progress.