Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has granted automatic employment to 54 postgraduate students who benefited from a foreign scholarship program to study health-related courses in India.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, in Kano.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf made the announcement during a reception and Iftar (the breaking of fast during Ramadan) organised for the students, who had studied at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and returned to the state on Friday.
“We have made all necessary arrangements to offer you automatic employment within the Kano State Civil Service,” Yusuf said. “Your appointment letters will be issued shortly through the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Head of Service. Additionally, you will benefit from the newly implemented minimum wage of N71,000 in the state. We have also increased allowances for healthcare workers to ensure a conducive working environment.”
The governor also expressed concern over individuals who, after receiving government-sponsored education, chose to work outside the state.
“I am surprised to see beneficiaries of government scholarships working elsewhere instead of contributing to the development of Kano,” he stated. “We appeal to you to use your knowledge and expertise to improve the lives of our people, particularly women, and to address critical health issues such as maternal mortality and sickle cell anemia.”
Governor Yusuf emphasised that the state’s investments in education and healthcare were designed to strengthen service delivery in Kano, and retaining skilled professionals is vital to achieving that goal.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continuing the foreign scholarship programme initiated by former governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
“When we assumed office, we promised to sustain this initiative. Out of the 1,000 beneficiaries, 418 were sent to India and Uganda last year. All have graduated, while the remaining 68 students in India are expected to return by April,” he said.
Among the 54 returning scholars are 36 medical doctors, 11 pharmacists, two anatomists, and one radiographer.
According to the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Scholarship Board, Kabiru Getso, some of the specialised courses the students studied are the first of their kind in Kano and northern Nigeria.
“Achieving this milestone places the state in a strong position to improve healthcare services,” Getso noted. “All the students excelled academically, completing their programmes with impressive grades and no carryovers.”
The group’s captain, Dr. Yusuf Abubakar, who spoke on behalf of the graduates, expressed deep gratitude to the Kano State government.
“Words are not enough to express our gratitude. We are deeply thankful for this life-changing opportunity,” he said.
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