Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has successfully secured the release of academic certificates for 84 medical students from the state after settling an outstanding debt of ?1.4 million (approximately ?2.5 billion) owed to the Near East University in Cyprus.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Ibrahim Adam, disclosed this on Sunday, stating that the affected graduates had been stranded due to the failure of the previous administration to fulfill the university?s financial obligations.

To resolve the impasse, Governor Yusuf travelled to Cyprus on December 9, 2024, where he met with the management of the Near East University in Lefkosia.

During the meeting, he negotiated the release of certificates for students who graduated between 2015 and 2019 but had been unable to obtain their credentials.

Adam noted that the governor?s intervention brought relief to the affected students and their families, correcting years of administrative neglect.

?During a critical meeting with the management of Near East University, the governor focused on facilitating the release of certificates for students who graduated between 2015 and 2019, particularly in essential fields like Medicine and Nursing.

?The certificates are now set to be handed over to the Kano State Scholarship Board through the Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey, which will mark a pivotal moment for the affected students,? he said.

While acknowledging the challenges faced by the graduates, Governor Yusuf declared: ?This situation has been a significant setback for our children, hindering their dreams and aspirations, and it has also affected our state, which is in dire need of their expertise.?

Yusuf noted that his vision for a prosperous Kano is centered on prioritising education, ensuring that talented individuals can make valuable contributions to the state?s advancement.

Addressing reporters on Sunday, Adams said the governor?s proactive step has not only addressed the endemic challenges in the education sector but also inspired and renewed hope among the youth of Kano state.

?The governor has always emphasised the crucial role of supporting young people to achieve their dreams, which is vital to the state?s growth.

?This milestone (release of certificates) is a vital investment in the future of individuals and the overall development of the state.

?It means Kano State is now poised to realise its full potential, with the graduates now eager to make impactful contributions to their communities,? Adam said, adding that the governor?s dedication to improving the educational landscape and providing opportunities for the youth is truly commendable. (The Nation)

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