Governor Yusuf Urges 590 Scholarship Beneficiaries to Uphold Discipline, Integrity Abroad
— Says recipients must remain worthy ambassadors of Kano and Nigeria
Kola Oyelere, Kano
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has charged the 590 beneficiaries of the second batch of the state’s 1,001 Postgraduate Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Programme to uphold discipline, moral integrity, and academic excellence as they pursue their studies both abroad and within Nigeria.
Speaking during the official flag-off ceremony held in Kano, Governor Yusuf reminded the students that their selection was based strictly on academic merit and moral uprightness — qualities that, he said, must continue to guide their conduct throughout their academic 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,” the governor warned.
The governor’s remarks were contained in a statement signed by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Comrade Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and made available to the press in Kano.
Governor Yusuf congratulated the parents and guardians of the scholars for their sacrifices and steadfast support, urging the beneficiaries to represent Kano State and Nigeria with dignity, discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
He explained that the scholarship programme, which his administration revived, aims to build a new generation of highly skilled professionals capable of driving innovation, rebuilding Kano’s economy, and contributing to national development.
Governor Yusuf also prayed for the students’ safety and success, reiterating his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education as a foundation for the state’s progress and prosperity.