Kano set to sponsor 1,002 students to Europe for study

The administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to sponsor over 1,002 students to educational institutions in Europe for studies.

The move is said to be a follow up to the 1,001 students sent last year to educational institutions in countries in Europe, as part of the administration’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for its youth in the state.

Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, deputy – governor disclosed thus, when a delegation of the European Union paid a courtesy call on him, ahead of the 2025 Study in Europe Fair in Kano.

Rhe Deputy Governor described the initiative as a bridge for creating a future where the youth of Kano can access world-class education and participate fully in the global knowledge economy.

He said that the administration prioritized education which reflected in the highest budgetary allocation to the sector in Nigeria for 2024 and 2025.

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Additionally, he disclosed that the state declared the a ‘State of Emergency in Education’ as a way of ensuring that young people receive quality education that equips them with skills to compete in the modern world.

Gwarzo expressed appreciation to the EU for its continued support and collaboration recognized the Study in Europe Fair as a testament to the commitment of international partners to the development of Nigeria’s educational system.

“As a state that has long been a center of trade, culture, and education, Kano stands to gain immensely from international collaborations such as this.

“We look forward to a successful event that will empower our youth, enhance educational exchange, and contribute to the overall economic and social development of Kano, Nigeria, and West Africa,” he said.

Speaking earlier Gautier Mignot, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, as well as leader of the delegation stated that, they are in Kano primarily for the Study in Europe Fair, scheduled for February 27, 2025.

Accompanied by several representatives from EU member states, He noted that the event had been organized in the past in Kano, bringing European higher education institutions to engage with academic scholars and students, providing them with information on study programs and opportunities in Europe.

According to him, the expectation is to establish new contacts, partnerships, friendships, and student exchanges, with scholars traveling to Europe and, hopefully, some European scholars coming to Kano as well.

He further mentioned that around 20 university representatives were present in Kano for the event, many of whom were visiting for the first time.

Mignot emphasized that the initiative aimed to promote people-to-people connections and strengthen educational collaboration between Europe and Kano.

Other members of the delegation include: Amb. Michal Cygan of the 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 and Kristof Korosi – Deputy Ambassador of Hungary to Nigeria.