Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, initiated efforts to address the plight of state-sponsored students in Cyprus who have been unable to obtain their academic certificates due to unresolved tuition payments by the previous administration.
A statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, disclosed that Yusuf held a pivotal meeting with the management of Near East University in Cyprus.
The discussions focused on certificates withheld from students who graduated between 2015 and 2019.
Tofa explained that many of the affected students, particularly those in Medicine and Nursing, have been unable to progress in their careers because the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje failed to settle their tuition fees.
Governor Yusuf described the situation as a severe setback for both the students and the state, which has been deprived of skilled professionals in critical sectors such as healthcare.
“This issue has hindered the dreams and aspirations of our children while also impacting the state, which desperately needs their expertise,” Yusuf stated.
Following what he called “fruitful discussions” with the university’s management, Yusuf expressed optimism about resolving the outstanding financial obligations to ensure the certificates are released.
Criticizing the previous administration, he remarked, “It is shameful that as governor, Ganduje could not prioritize the tuition payments of these vital medical students, who are urgently needed by the Kano State government for immediate employment.”
Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education and improving the welfare of Kano’s citizens, stating, “Education and the well-being of our people are fundamental pillars for sustainable development, and we will not relent in addressing these challenges.”
