The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the second phase of the Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.
A statement on Monday by governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi DawakinTofa, said the initiative aims to support 1,001 first-class graduates to pursue master’s degrees at leading public and private universities across Nigeria.
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The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Shehu Sagagi, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering Kano’s youth.
“When we launched the 1001 Scholarship Scheme, our vision was to empower Kano’s brightest minds to compete globally, excel in their fields, and bring their expertise back home to drive the progress of our state,” he said.
“Today’s event reaffirms our dedication to providing world-class educational opportunities for our youth.”
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Governor Yusuf assured that the programme would be transparent, inclusive, and free of political bias.
He emphasized education as a critical investment for Kano’s future and pledged sustained financial support and equitable selection processes to ensure the success of the programme.
The inaugurated committee, chaired by the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Kofarmata, was tasked with ensuring the programme’s smooth implementation.
On his part, Dr. Kofarmata pledged the committee’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and diligence in selecting deserving candidates.
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He revealed that 40 percent of the 478 beneficiaries from the first batch have already completed their studies and are awaiting their results.
He explained that interested students would apply for the scholarship, after which the committee would rigorously screen candidates for admission into reputable institutions across the country.
