The tuition fees for the state-owned tertiary institutions have been slash by half by the administration of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
The Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, provided a statement to journalists on Tuesday that confirmed the development.
The reduction in tuition fees would only apply to state residents, according to what Naija News understands.
Kofar Mata claims that the decision was made to help the state’s good citizens lessen their mounting financial hardships.
He stated that the decision was made during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon in the state capital with the governor, the visitor, and the heads of tertiary institutions. “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 mentioning that the decision is in line with the core objective and overarching government focus on education, not only education but quality education and sustainable educational development in the state.
“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.
In his congratulatory message to the students, parents, and the people of Kano on the development, the Commissioner hoped that the beneficiaries and entire people of the state would lend their unflinching support and cooperation to the present administration in its frantic determination to bring overall progress and development of our dear state.
