The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has granted automatic employment to 54 postgraduate students who benefited from a foreign scholarship programme to study health-related courses in India.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, in Kano.

The statement said Yusuf made the announcement during a reception and Iftar (Ramadan breaking of fast) organised for the students, who studied at Symbiosis International University in Pune, India, and returned to the state on Friday.

He said, “We have made all necessary arrangements to offer you automatic employment within the Kano State Civil Service.

“Your appointment letters will be issued shortly through the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Head of Service.

“You will also benefit from the newly implemented minimum wage of ₦71,000 in the state.

“We have improved allowances for healthcare workers to ensure a conducive working environment.”

The governor expressed concern over individuals who received government-sponsored education but later left the state for employment elsewhere.

“I am surprised to see beneficiaries of government scholarships working outside Kano instead of contributing to the state’s development.

“We appeal to you to use your knowledge and expertise to improve the lives of our people, especially women, and address critical health issues like maternal mortality and sickle cell anaemia,” he said.

According to him, the state’s investment in education and healthcare aims to strengthen service delivery within Kano, and retaining skilled professionals is key to achieving that goal.


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