Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched the second phase of the state’s postgraduate scholarship programme, selecting 590 new beneficiaries to study in Nigeria and abroad under the 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Scheme.
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said 350 students would study overseas while 240 would pursue postgraduate degrees in Nigerian universities, as part of the government’s renewed investment in education.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Kano, Yusuf said the initiative — originally introduced by former governor and now senator, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso — was revived to strengthen the intellectual and professional capacity of Kano youths.
He noted that 418 students benefited from the first batch at a total cost of ₦5 billion, most of whom have completed their studies, with some securing employment abroad.
“This second phase, involving 350 foreign and 240 domestic postgraduate students, marks another milestone in our journey to build a strong resource base that will position Kano as a hub of excellence and progress,” Yusuf said.
He congratulated the beneficiaries on their academic achievements and moral integrity, urging them to remain disciplined and represent both Kano and Nigeria positively.
The governor also stated that his administration had dedicated 31% of the 2025 state budget to education — the highest allocation in Kano’s history — underscoring its commitment to educational reform and human capital development.
