Abba Yusuf offers ‘automatic employment’ to visually impaired graduate in Kano

Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano, has offered automatic employment to Hassana Minjibir, a visually impaired graduate of special education.

Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson, announced the job offer in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Minjibir, a graduate of Bayero University Kano, caught the governor’s attention during a women’s empowerment programme, where “her resilience and determination to build a self-reliant career stood out.”

Dawakin-Tofa said the governor was deeply impressed by Minjibir’s perseverance and commitment to achieving her goals despite her physical challenges.

“His Excellency has not only offered her immediate employment but also promised to appoint her to the board of the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Commission, which will soon be established in the state,” the statement reads.

The spokesperson added that the governor has directed the state’s head of service to ensure that Minjibir’s employment into the Kano civil service is processed without delay.

“This gesture underscores Governor Yusuf’s commitment to inclusivity and to empowering individuals with special needs to achieve their potential,” he added.