Governor Radda Offers Employment To First Class Graduate Selling Sachet Water

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November 15, 2024

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has granted immediate employment to Sham’unu Ishaq, a First Class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, who was recently seen selling sachet water to support his family.

This development was shared in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula, on Friday in Katsina.

A video of Ishaq selling pure water had gone viral on social media, drawing attention to his efforts to make ends meet.

Upon learning of Ishaq’s circumstances, Governor Radda swiftly instructed his Special Assistant on Students’ Affairs, Muhammad Nagaske, to verify the authenticity of the viral video.

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“Subsequent investigation confirmed that Ishaq indeed graduated with First Class honors in B.Sc (Ed.) Education/Biology during the 2021/2022 academic session, as verified by the University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor.

“Ishaq, who completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Taraba State, had resorted to selling pure water to meet personal and family obligations.

“Academic excellence should be rewarded, not relegated to the streets.”

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Mr. Kaula stated that this recent initiative reflects Radda’s ongoing commitment to recognizing academic excellence and fostering quality education in Katsina State.

He added that on October 12, 2024, the governor showed similar dedication by granting automatic employment to nine exceptional graduates of Isah Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma.

“Additionally, the governor offered another direct employment to nine First Class Graduates from Umaru Musa Yar’adua University during the 9th/13th combined convocation held on May 26, 2024.

“Our administration recognises that the future of Katsina State lies in harnessing the potential of our brightest minds”, the statement added.