A former Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso on Sunday received the 370 foreign scholarship beneficiaries for postgraduate studies from various universities in India, Dubai and Sudan.
Addressing the students at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport shortly after, Kwankwaso said he was excited to receive them back home in good health after their Master’s degrees in various fields.
“When I conceived the idea of sponsoring students to foreign universities for postgraduate studies, I pulled resources from different quarters, including donations from well wishers and selling personal properties.
“My passion for education has no boundaries, I went to an extent of selling some property to ensure the take-off of this foreign scholarship initiative under the auspices of Kwankwasiyya Development Foundation,” he said.
According to him, the 370 postgraduate beneficiaries were offered a full paid foreign scholarship which includes tuition, airfare, accommodation and living expenses throughout their studies.
The leader of the students, Yusuf Dala, appreciated Kwankwaso for the initiative.
