Kano: Gov Yusuf Moves To Offset Fees Of Indigenes Schooling In Cyprus

By Ayodele Oni

Stranded indigenes of Kano State that had completed university education in Cyprus since 2015 heave a sigh of relief as Governor Abba Yusuf took step to offset backlog of their fees to enable them access their certificates.

Governor Yusuf had arrived in Cyprus to secure the Certificates of Stranded Kano indigenes in that country.

The students had been faced with challenges to access their academic certificates since the administration of former Governor Ganduje.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, on Monday, revealed that Governor Yusuf held a meeting with the management of Near East University in Cyprus to address the issue.

The statement added that discussion focused on the release of certificates for Kano students who graduated between 2015 and 2019.

Some of these graduates, particularly from fields such as Medicine and Nursing, have been unable to advance in their careers due to the non-payment of tuition fees by the Ganduje led immediat past administration.

The governor described the situation as a major setback, not only for the affected students but also for the state, which has been deprived of skilled professionals in critical sectors particularly the healthcare service.

However, he expressed optimism following what he called fruitful discussions with the university management aimed at settling the liabilities and facilitating the release of the certificates.

“This situation has been a significant setback for our children, hindering their dreams and aspirations, and it has also affected our state, which is in dire need of their expertise.

“One cannot imagine that as governor, Ganduje cannot pay for tuition of these medical students who the state needs for immediate employment, it is a shame on him.

“We remain committed to prioritizing education and the welfare of our people as a foundation for sustainable growth.”