The National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS) at Federal University Dutsan-Ma has presented the Award of Excellence to Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofarmata.
Presenting the award, Comrade Murtala Bello, the President of the association, stated that the union resolved to honor the commissioner in recognizing his outstanding contributions and excellent service in uplifting the tertiary education sector.
In a statement by public relations officer Kano state ministry for higher education Sanusi Abdullahi Kofar Na’isa narrated comrade Bello as underscoring the commendable achievements recorded in the Ministry for Higher Education within a short period under Dr. Kofarmata’s leadership.
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He highlighted the 50% reduction in registration fees for indigens Students study at state-owned institutions and the government’s intention to extend similar benefits to indigenous students at various institutions, including FUD MA. And, the facilitation of sponsorship for foreign studies for 1001 students under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf were major factors observed by the union in honoring him.
Upon receiving the award, the commissioner for Higher Education, Dr. Kofarmata, expressed gratitude to the union leaders and promised the unwavering commitment of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in addressing challenges hindering the development of education in the state.
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Similarly, NAKSS presented another award to the director of quality assurance department in the ministry, Dr. Lukuman T. Suraja, for his significant contributions in that direction.
During the award presentation the Commissioner is accompanied with permanent Secretary, Muttaka Iliyasu, all heads of tertiary Institutions and Directors of the ministry.