Yusuf unveils second phase of postgraduate scholarship for first-class graduates

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday, inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the second phase of the Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.

In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was said that the initiative aims to support 1,001 first-class graduates to pursue their master’s degrees in public and private universities in Nigeria.

Governor Yusuf, represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, said the initiative intended to foster academic excellence and encourage the best minds among youths.

“When we launched the 1,001 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.

He stressed education as a critical investment for future generations and pledged sustained financial support and equitable selection processes, devoid of political influence.

The newly inaugurated committee, chaired by the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, was tasked with ensuring the programme’s smooth implementation.

In his remarks, Dr. Kofarmata pledged the committee’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and diligence in selecting deserving candidates.

He revealed that 40% of the 478 beneficiaries from the first batch have already completed their studies and are awaiting their results.

He further 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.