- * Reaffirm Commitment to Academic Excellence
Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda Phd, CON, has offered immediate employment to Shamunu Ishaq, a first class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’ adua University who was discovered selling pure water to support his family.
Upon learning of Ishaq’s situation, Governor Radda promptly directed his Special Adviser on Students Matters, Hon. Mohammed Nagaske, to verify the viral video. Subsequent investigation confirmed that Shamunu Ishaq indeed graduated with First Class in BSC Ed. Education/ Biology during the 2021/2022 academic session, as verified by the University Deputy Vice – Chancellor.
Ishaq, who completed his National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC) Program in Taraba State, had resolved to selling pure water to meet personal and family obligations.
“Academic excellence should be rewarded, not relegated to the streets, Governor Radda stated this while issuing directives to Ishaq’s immediate employment through the Head of Service. This administration remains committed to identifying and rewarding exceptional talents who contributed to our state’s development.
The latest intervention aligns with Governor Radda’s consistent drive to reward academic excellence in Katsina State. Just last month, October 12, 2024 , the Governor demonstrated this commitment by offering automatic employment to nine outstanding graduates of Isah Kaila College of Education, Dutsinma.
Additionally, the Governor offered another direct employment to 9 First Class Graduates from Umaru Musa Yar’ adua during the 9th – 13th Combined Convocation held on 26th May 2024.
This gesture reinforces the Government’s policy of identifying and supporting academic excellence, while ensuring that no talented youth in Katsina State is left behind.
