In a bold move underscoring his administration’s commitment to education and the welfare of Kano citizens, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has cleared a staggering ₦2.24 billion debt owed to foreign universities in Northern Cyprus, rescuing 84 Kano State students who had been left stranded and hopeless due to unpaid tuition and accommodation fees.
The students, whose dreams of acquiring higher education abroad were nearly crushed, had found themselves stuck in academic limbo following the suspension of their government-sponsored scholarship by the previous administration. Many of them endured years of hardship, with some taking up menial jobs just to survive, while others faced the threat of deportation or academic dismissal.
Governor Yusuf, upon assuming office, had vowed to prioritize human capital development, and this recent intervention is a clear testament to that promise. "No child of Kano should suffer abroad because of leadership failure at home," the Governor reportedly stated while approving the funds. The payment, which covers full tuition and accommodation arrears, now paves the way for the affected students to resume and complete their studies.
Parents and guardians of the students have praised the Governor’s gesture as both humane and visionary, describing it as a lifeline for their children and a redemption of the state's image on the international stage. Civil society groups and education advocates have also hailed the intervention, calling on other state governments to emulate Kano’s example in upholding scholarship commitments.
Governor Yusuf’s action not only restores hope for the affected students but also sends a strong message that the current administration is committed to undoing the neglect of the past and restoring Kano's legacy as a beacon of educational excellence.
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