Kano Govt issues decree, reduces University tuition by half

Many students and youths of Kano State are in for a celebration as the State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf‘s led administration has set in motion a reduction of the tuition fees.

TopNaija gathered that, in a statement made available to the press on Tuesday, the motion is only set for the state-owned tertiary institutions, and only indigenes of the state would benefit from the tuition fee slash.

According to the Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, the action was taken to alleviate the compounding financial hardships for the good people of the state.

He said that the decision was reached at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon in the State Capital with the leaders of tertiary institutions, the visitor, and the Governor of the state.

“His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued this heroic approval for the slash of 50% of the registration fees for all Kano State indigenes studying at state institutions to cushion the worsening economic condition the people have been going through in recent days all over the nation.

“The decision will further reduce the effect of this current economic adversity on passionate students and their ardent parents who might be suffering from the consequences of fuel subsidy removal and economic hardship, which is making life very difficult for the masses as a result of unimaginable inflation of essential commodities.

“Therefore, with this notice, all indigenes of Kano State studying regular courses at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil; Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano; Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kumbotso; Aminu Kano College of Legal and Islamic Studies, Kano State Polytechnic; Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta; Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso College of Advanced and Remedial Studies, Tudun Wada; Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies, are to enjoy the total relief of 50% reduction in the registration fee in the 2023/2024 academic session,” Kofar Mata said.

He added that It is worth noting that the decision is consistent with the state’s fundamental aim and overall government emphasis on education, not only education but excellent education and long-term educational growth.

“On this note, His Excellence, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is primed to hit the ground running with laudable pro-poor educational policies, such as the restoration of the foreign scholarship programme committed to sponsor 1,001 best graduates this year, unconditional payment of the registration fees of Kano indigene studying in Bayero University, Kano, and reopening of various institutes of entrepreneurship and vocational studies.

“The government is vivid in its resolve to redeem the glory of the state with these laudable programmes, which would surely enhance the survival chances of well-meaning individuals with the required skills and training, thereby making education accessible to everyone in the state,” the statement added.

The Commissioner hoped that the beneficiaries and entire people of the state would lend their unwavering support and cooperation to the current administration in its frantic determination to bring overall progress and development to our dear state in his congratulatory message to the students, parents, and people of Kano on the development.