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Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has laid the foundation stone for the construction of Gaya Polytechnic's permanent campus, a project designed to accelerate educational and economic development across the emirate.
The new state-owned institution, sited in Kano South Senatorial District, is intended to equip young people with technical and vocational skills across a wide range of disciplines. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony held at the proposed permanent site, the Governor described the Polytechnic as a new hub for technical incubation, vocational excellence, and professional development.
Governor Yusuf noted that the institution would provide the expertise required for a modern economy, spanning engineering technology, applied sciences, environmental studies, and business education. He stressed that establishing the Polytechnic in Gaya was a deliberate decision, made to honour the emirate's long-standing legacy as a centre of Islamic scholarship, extending that heritage into a new era of technical learning.
The Governor further stated that the Polytechnic would create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, attract investment, and stimulate long-term growth in Gaya and its surrounding areas. He called on residents to safeguard the institution, support its management, and ensure a smooth take-off for the benefit of the community and the state as a whole.
Also present at the ceremony was the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, who commended the Governor for selecting Gaya as the institution's location and noted that admissions would begin soon. The Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, also praised the administration for delivering impactful projects across the emirate.
