To partner on agriculture, education, culture, tourism
Kano State Government and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations with a focus on agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and human capital development.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, yesterday. The development followed a high-level meeting held in Bissau, where the Kano delegation, led by National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, paid a courtesy visit to the President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló.

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas that promote job creation, youth empowerment, and skill acquisition.

The collaboration would include initiatives in GSM repairs, fish farming, and cashew and mango value chains, which are key to boosting economic productivity and employment opportunities.

As part of the agreement, the Kano government has offered 50 scholarship slots for citizens of Guinea-Bissau to study English and Hausa languages in one of the state-owned tertiary institutions.

The initiative aims to foster cultural and linguistic exchange between the two governments and strengthen the historical ties between the two West African nations.

In his remarks, President Embaló commended the visionary leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and expressed his readiness to pay a return visit to Kano.

He disclosed that he had already directed his Minister of Defence to lead a government delegation to Kano State to explore further areas of partnership.

Governor Yusuf, on his part, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building international partnerships that create opportunities for the people of Kano, particularly in human capital development, trade, and cultural exchange.