Presiden‎t Umarou Sissoco Of Guinea-Bissau Honours Kano Governor With Highest Gold Medal



*Describes Gov. Yusuf as a Pan -Africanist, promoting unity through education, empowerment


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‎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.
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‎According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi 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.
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‎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. 
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‎He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering educational cooperation and African solidarity as instruments for peace, progress, and shared prosperity.
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‎According to the statement, the honour recognises Governor Yusuf’s exemplary leadership and commitment to African unity through education and human capital development.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎He said the scholarship initiative symbolizes a bridge of knowledge, opportunity, and solidarity that strengthens the bond between Kano State and Guinea-Bissau.
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‎Mr. Cabi explained that the award was approved by President Embaló in recognition of this exceptional act of friendship and strategic partnership.
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‎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.
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