The Sokoto State Government is reviewing the bond agreement with students it sponsors for higher education. This was disclosed by the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, when he received executive members of Sokoto Professionals on a courtesy visit.
Alhaji Idris Gobir said the new bond would require such students to serve the state for 15 years before deciding to work elsewhere. He explained that the measure aims to ensure beneficiaries give back to the state.
“This will make sure that those who have benefited from government sponsorship contribute to the development of Sokoto before moving on,” he stated.
The Deputy Governor also appealed to the association to help in providing career guidance for indigenes, encouraging them to pursue courses with strong job prospects and skills relevant to the modern economy. He noted the government’s interest in partnering with the group to achieve these goals.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Association, Engineer Zayyanu Tambari Yabo, described Sokoto Professionals as a non-partisan body dedicated to supporting indigenes in professional education.
He informed the Deputy Governor that the association has already trained many indigenes in leadership, entrepreneurship, and ICT.
Engineer Yabo assured the Deputy Governor of the group’s readiness to collaborate with the government for the state’s progress. He later presented the association’s newsletter and a plaque to Alhaji Idris Gobir as a mark of appreciation.