Gov. Yusuf Launches Second Phase of Postgraduate Scholarship Programme to Empower 1,001 First-Class Graduates

Scholarship 

By Aminu Garko 

Kano , Gov.Alhaji Abba  Yusuf of Kano State, has inaugurated an 18-member committee to oversee the second phase of the Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. 

This initiative aims to support 1,001 first-class graduates in pursuing master’s degrees at leading public and private universities across Nigeria.

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering Kano’s youth.

The governor emphasized that education is a critical investment for Kano’s future and pledged sustained financial support and equitable selection processes to ensure the programme’s success.

The newly inaugurated committee, chaired by the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata, will ensure the programme’s smooth implementation. 

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