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Abuja, Nigeria – April 10, 2025 – Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the distinguished Management Governor of the 12 months 2024 award in recognition of his transformative strides within the schooling sector.
The award was introduced through the seventeenth version of the Management Newspaper Awards, held on the Banquet Corridor of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The occasion celebrated distinguished Nigerians throughout varied sectors, with notable figures comparable to Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, named Particular person of the 12 months 2024, and the Governor of Jigawa State additionally receiving accolades.
Governor Yusuf’s recognition comes on the heels of sweeping reforms which have revitalized Kano’s instructional system after years of neglect. In a press release by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the award was described as a validation of the governor’s daring dedication to restoring high quality schooling within the state.
Amongst his most lauded achievements is the allocation of 31% of Kano State’s annual finances to schooling—exceeding the UNESCO benchmark. His administration has additionally declared a state of emergency within the sector, rolled out large college renovations, recruited new lecturers, distributed studying supplies, and launched an formidable Training Restoration Plan.
Talking on the occasion, Governor Yusuf expressed heartfelt appreciation to the organizers for the surprising recognition.
“We by no means imagined that our efforts would obtain such nationwide recognition. We didn’t pay for this award, we didn’t foyer for it — we had been merely acknowledged for what now we have achieved in Kano,” he acknowledged.
He devoted the award to the susceptible youngsters of Kano State and reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to deepening instructional reforms and creating alternatives for each little one to thrive.
The award additional cements Governor Yusuf’s status as a proactive chief who prioritizes sustainable improvement and social impression via strategic coverage implementation.
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