KNSG Reaffirms Commitment to Educational Development
By Mustapha Salisu
The Kano State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to formulating and implementing effective policies that promote educational development and human capital growth across the state.
This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, during the ceremony of a Scholarship Initiative Program held at the Convocation Arena of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil.
The program, which saw 502 youths from Wudil Local Government Area awarded scholarships, was sponsored by the Executive Chairman of Wudil Local Government, Honorable Abba Mohd Tukur, as part of his administration’s efforts to support youth empowerment and improve access to higher education.
In his address, Comrade Gwarzo lauded the initiative as a commendable example of local government support for the state’s broader educational objectives.
He noted that such grassroots-driven interventions complement the state government’s agenda to rebuild the education sector and invest in the future of Kano youths.
The Deputy Governor maintained that the Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is fully committed to policies that expand educational opportunities, particularly for young people.
He stressed that this scholarship initiative is a shining example of what can be achieved through collaborative governance and community-centered leadership.
He urged the beneficiaries to remain focused and dedicated in their academic pursuits, emphasizing that education remains a powerful tool for personal and societal transformation.
He also called on other local governments, private sector stakeholders, and philanthropists to emulate the gesture in order to widen the net of educational inclusion across the state.
The event was well-attended by university officials, traditional rulers, local government representatives and members of the public, all of whom commended the effort as timely and impactful.
