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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Governments of China and France as part of broader efforts to attract economic opportunities and development to the State.
Governor Abba made the commitment during an unscheduled visit to two prominent Chinese and French bilingual colleges located in Kwankwaso town, Madobi Local Government Area.
The two foreign language colleges were established during the second tenure of former Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso with the vision of nurturing home-grown linguists proficient in French and Mandarin.
However, the initiative suffered setbacks after it was abandoned by the immediate past administration in the State.
A statement issued by Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to the governor, stated that the governor expressed deep dissatisfaction with the deteriorated condition of the facilities, attributing it to prolonged neglect and lack of proper maintenance.
The governor was said to have issued a directive to the relevant Ministries charge with overseeing the affairs of the two schools to commence full renovation and comprehensive overhaul of the colleges to ensure safety, security, and a conducive learning environment.
He was also said to have pledged the state-sponsored scholarships for the best graduating students of both colleges to pursue further studies in China and France.
He noted that such opportunities would not only enable the beneficiaries to reach their full potential, but would also position them as global citizens who can contribute meaningfully to Kano’s socio-economic development.
Governor Abba emphasised the strategic importance of Mandarin and French to Kano’s identity as a major commercial hub in Sub-Saharan Africa, stressing the need to equip youth with globally relevant skills.
In separate remarks, two outstanding students—Muhammad Bawa and Muhammad Warawa—commended Governor Yusuf’s visit, describing it as timely and impactful.
They also expressed appreciation for the Governor’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing the schools.
