Kano: Yusuf assents to Law establishing Gaya Polytechnic

By Chuks Eze,

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assented to the bill establishing Gaya Polytechnic.

The event, which happened earlier today, marked a significant milestone in the administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality tertiary education across the state.

This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

The signing ceremony took place at the Government House, Kano, in the presence of the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, and the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello Butubutu, who jointly presented the bill to the Governor.

The Governor expressed satisfaction with the smooth legislative process and commended the Assembly leadership for its dedication to strengthening the state’s educational infrastructure.

He noted that the establishment of Gaya Polytechnic would create new opportunities for young people to acquire practical skills and technical knowledge essential for economic development.

He reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to reviving, strengthening and expanding the education sector at all levels, describing the new institution as a vital step toward empowering the youth and enhancing the state’s human capital base.

According to the statement, the establishment of the polytechnic aligns with the administration’s broader agenda of providing accessible and affordable education, while boosting local economies across the senatorial zones.

He added that once fully operational, the institution would contribute significantly to job creation, innovation and socio-economic development in Gaya and surrounding communities.