Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned the 590 beneficiaries of the second batch of the 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Programme to maintain discipline, moral integrity, and academic excellence as they begin their studies in Nigeria and abroad. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Kano, the Governor said the students were chosen strictly on academic merit and moral uprightness, which he stressed must guide their behaviour throughout their scholarship journey.
“You must not engage in anything that will bring shame to your state or your family. Shun drugs, hooliganism, protests, immorality, 419, or cybercrime,” Governor Yusuf cautioned while addressing the students, parents, and dignitaries. He added that the state expects the beneficiaries to uphold strong values as they represent Kano in different countries and institutions.
The Governor congratulated parents and guardians for their commitment and sacrifices, noting that their support played a key role in the students’ achievements. He urged the beneficiaries to act as responsible ambassadors of Kano State and Nigeria, promoting hard work, education investment, and integrity across their academic environments.
Governor Yusuf explained that the revived scholarship scheme aims to build a new generation of skilled professionals capable of driving innovation, strengthening economic development, and supporting national progress. He prayed for the students’ safety and success, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sustaining major investment in education to secure opportunities for future generations.
