The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Umarou Sissoco Embaló, has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the country’s highest national distinction.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the award was presented by the Honourable Minister of Defence of Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Donisio Cabi, on behalf of President Embaló during a ceremony held at Government House in Kano.
Governor Yusuf, while speaking during the 33rd Executive Council meeting held on Saturday at the Government House, Kano, expressed appreciation to President Embaló and the people of Guinea-Bissau for the honour bestowed upon him.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering educational cooperation and African solidarity as instruments for peace, progress, and shared prosperity.
According to the statement, the honour recognises Governor Yusuf’s exemplary leadership and commitment to African unity through education and human capital development.
Mr. Cabi described the Governor’s gesture of offering fifty scholarship slots to young students from Guinea-Bissau as a lifeline and a ray of hope for the youth of his country.
He noted that the Governor’s decision to look beyond borders and invest in the human capital of a sister African nation demonstrates vision, generosity, and true leadership, consistent with the ideals of the Kwankwasiyya philosophy empowerment, justice, and shared prosperity.
The statement added that Mr. Cabi recalled Kano’s long-standing role as a historic centre of trade, learning, and culture, linking West Africa through the Sahara and the Sahel.
He said the scholarship initiative symbolizes a bridge of knowledge, opportunity, and solidarity that strengthens the bond between Kano State and Guinea-Bissau.
Mr. Cabi explained that the award was approved by President Embaló in recognition of this exceptional act of friendship and strategic partnership.
The ceremony, attended by members of the State Executive Council and other dignitaries, marked a new chapter in the growing diplomatic and cultural ties between Kano State and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
Credit: NTA
