Kwankwaso celebrates achievements of Kano scholarship recipients
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso unveiled over 300 PhD holders produced through the Kwankwasiyya scholarship programme at a major scholars’ convention in Kano. The event brought together beneficiaries of the nearly 25-year-old scheme, which has supported thousands of students to study abroad. Kwankwaso highlighted the long-term impact of investing in education and shared how he personally sustained the programme after government support ended. The convention also recognized the contributions of the scholars to academia, public service, and national development.
What we know
- Rabiu Kwankwaso revealed that over 300 PhD holders have emerged from the Kwankwasiyya scholarship programme.
- The scholarship scheme has sponsored more than 3,000 students in four years to study in 14 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- After government funding stopped following the 2019 general elections, Kwankwaso sold personal properties to continue sponsoring 370 students from Kano State to study abroad.
- The programme has produced hundreds of medical doctors, specialists, engineers, ICT experts, and academics, with many now serving in public roles.
- Kwankwaso urged scholars to remain committed to grassroots service and praised the appointment of beneficiaries as commissioners and aides in Kano State.
