The Kano State Government has announced plans to sponsor 1,002 students for overseas studies, building on last year’s successful sponsorship of 1,001 students.
This was disclosed by the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, during a courtesy visit by the European Union Delegation ahead of the 2025 Study in Europe Fair in Kano.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor described the initiative as a transformative step towards equipping Kano’s youth with world-class education, ensuring they participate fully in the global knowledge economy.
“We are committed to prioritizing education, which is why Kano State has allocated the highest budgetary funds to the education sector in Nigeria for 2024 and 2025. Our declaration of a State of Emergency in Education reflects our determination to provide young people with quality learning opportunities,” Gwarzo stated.
He also commended the EU’s continued collaboration, noting that the Study in Europe Fair provides a valuable platform for students and scholars to explore academic opportunities abroad.
“As a state with a rich history in trade, culture, and education, Kano stands to benefit greatly from international partnerships like this. We look forward to a successful event that will empower our youth, promote educational exchange, and contribute to the overall development of Kano, Nigeria, and West Africa,” he added.
EU Ambassador Highlights Educational Partnerships
In his remarks, Gautier Mignot, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, emphasized that the Study in Europe Fair, scheduled for February 27, 2025, would foster academic exchanges and collaborations between European institutions and Kano scholars.
He noted that the fair had previously been hosted in Kano, enabling students to engage directly with representatives from European universities.
“Our goal is to establish new academic partnerships and exchange programs that allow Kano students to study in Europe while also welcoming European scholars to Kano,” Mignot stated.
He revealed that 20 university representatives from various EU member states were attending the event, many of them visiting Kano for the first time, with the aim of strengthening educational ties between Europe and Nigeria.
Other members of the EU delegation included:
- Amb. Michal Cygan – Polish Embassy to Nigeria
- Jurgew Bartelink – Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria
- Leila Ben Mathieu – Head of Human Development, European Union Delegation to Nigeria
- Kristof Korosi – Deputy Ambassador of Hungary to Nigeria
The initiative underscores Kano State’s commitment to human capital development, ensuring its youth have access to global educational opportunities for a brighter future.
