By Usman Usman Garba
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Kano State, Hon. Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has sponsored 301 students from Minjibir Local Government Area to pursue the National Certificate in Education (NCE) at the Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies, Minjibir Campus.
The official flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday at the college premises in Minjibir, attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including senior government officials, political leaders, educationists, and members of the business community from within and outside the local government area.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Justice, Najib Lawan Danbazau, the Commissioner described the initiative as part of his long-standing commitment to promoting access to education.
Maude reaffirmed his resolve to sustain the programme, noting that arrangements have been made to ensure its continuity even beyond his lifetime.
He further disclosed that provisions have been put in place to ensure that the sponsorship of all beneficiaries continues uninterrupted until the completion of their studies.
Additionally, he pledged that outstanding students would receive further support to pursue university education.
The commissioner emphasized that the initiative aligns with the education policy thrust of the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, aimed at ensuring inclusive, quality, and sustainable education for all citizens.
In her remarks, Hajiya Jamila Mansur Chiranchi, who represented the Provost of the College, Dr. Auwal Farouk, commended the commissioner for what she described as a rare and commendable intervention in the education sector.
She urged the beneficiaries to remain committed to their studies and make the most of the opportunity.
The event also featured the presentation of awards to the Attorney General by various groups in recognition of his contributions to educational development.
