Kano Commences Student Exchange With 17 Southern States

Kano state government has commenced discussion with the governments of 17 Southern states of the federation on how starting a student exchange programme with the states with a view to enhancing national unity and brotherhood, Kano state governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso has revealed.
The move, he further explained, “is aimed at fostering unity among Nigerians, promoting religious understanding as well as exposing youths to diverse cultures, environments and socio-economic activities.”
Gov. Kwankwaso who announced this while receiving his Edo state counterpart, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole who visited him at the Government House, Kano, yesterday, Wednesday, said the idea is still on the drawing board but if accepted by the 17 states, will go a long way in ensuring peaceful coexistence and tolerance. “Irrespective of our differences, we must learn to live together as one if we want our country to prosper”, he stressed.
He explained that under the proposal, each of the 17 Southern states will send 20 youths to secondary schools in Kano, while Kano will in return equal number to each of the state. He added that details of the arrangement will be publicised as soon as all the parties involved reach an agreement on the proposal.
Governor Kwankwaso then praised as Gov. Oshiomhole as the first governor to respond to the proposal which further proves his detribalised disposition for always making concerted effort to strengthen unity among Nigerians.
On his part, the Edo state governor expressed happiness that Kwankwaso is symbolising the the APC dream by embarking upon developmental projects that would stand the test of time and impact on lives of the people positively.
He said the investment of the Kwankwaso administration in education is exciting, noting that at the moment, there are about 400 students sponsored by the government of Kano state to pursue various degree programmes in private universities in Edo state.