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Kano owes foreign students N800m scholarship – Official
Nasiru Yusuf
The Kano State Scholarship Board on Thursday says it owes about N800 million debts for Kano indigenes studying abroad.
Kano Focus reports that the Executive Secretary of the board, Abubakar Zakari, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Kano.
Mr Zakari however blamed the Rabiu Kwankwaso administration for amassing the debts.
“The present government of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje inherited about N8 billion debts for scholarships from the previous administration.
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“We were able to settle part of the debt when we came, but presently we owe about N800 million debts for Kano indigenes studying abroad.
“The government has continued to sponsor over 3,000 students in foreign countries left by the previous administration,” Mr Zakari said.
The Executive secretary said the government had spent over N8 billion on scholarships for Kano indigenes studying at home and abroad in the last five years.
He explained that at the moment, 162 students from Kano are studying in Sudan, France and other countries.
“Before the issue of COVID-19, we visited the students in Sudan and France, we were making arrangements to go to the other countries, but the pandemic stopped us.
“During this challenging period occasioned by the pandemic, we were able to send some funds to those students in France.
“But we are facing challenges to send to those students in Sudan, because the government there has restrictions on cash transfer.
“Therefore, we are doing everything possible to see that we send money to them so that they will not be stranded,” he said.
According to Zakari, the state government is also collaborating with France for postgraduate training for lecturers.
The executive secretary added that the Board plans to sponsor 1,000 students on skills acquisition training in China to enable them establish businesses on their return.
Mr Zakari further revealed that the board is making arrangements to commence e-payment for the allowance of Kano students studying in Nigeria.
“I wish to inform you that when schools resume, we are making plans to increase the allowances of those local students, which has been the same for the past 15 years.
“Since I assumed office, we have encouraged our local students to apply for the scholarships, and we have provided scratch cards for home students.”
He urged interested students to ensure that they use their personal accounts, as they would not accept third party accounts.
“We are also making arrangements to ensure that all institutions in the state give their host communities priority in terms of admission.
“Such is part of the institution’s corporate social responsibility to their host communities,” he said.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
Ibrahim Khalil
A dramatic political moment unfolded in Kano on Tuesday as former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje publicly acknowledged Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano and Chairman of the Kano State Council of Emirs.
KANO FOCUS reports that the unexpected gesture occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, at Government House, Kano—an event attended by top political leaders and traditional rulers.
While delivering his goodwill message, Ganduje addressed Sanusi by his full royal title, drawing immediate attention from dignitaries at the ceremony. The audience responded with loud applause when he greeted the Emir and recognised his position as head of the Kano Emirate Council.
The development is particularly significant given the long-standing rift between the two figures. Sanusi was removed from the throne during Ganduje’s administration, a decision that sparked widespread political and legal controversy at the time.
However, the political landscape shifted following the emergence of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, under whose administration Sanusi was reinstated as Emir of Kano.
Observers say Ganduje’s public acknowledgment signals a possible easing of tensions and may point to broader efforts at reconciliation within Kano’s political and traditional institutions.
The moment has since been described by analysts as a “twist of fate” in Kano politics, where former rivalries appear to be giving way to cautious gestures of respect among key actors.
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