“The students of BUK will also never forget your intervention in 2022 when you provided free buses for our return to campus after the prolonged Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike,” he said. “That singular act restored hope and eased the challenges of many families.”
* Opens phone repair, AI training for Nigerian youth
Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has settled all outstanding registration fees for Gombe State students at Bayero University Kano (BUK) through the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation).
The intervention came after the President of the Gombe State Students Association (GOSSA) at BUK, Muhammad Alamin Abdulkadir, reached out to Pantami on social media about the financial constraints many students were facing.
The respected scholar immediately directed a swift payment to ensure the affected students were not held back from their studies due to monetary difficulties.
This is not the first time Prof Pantami lended prompt assistance to undergraduates in need. He previously sponsored the registration fees for numerous students at Gombe State University (GSU).
In a statement at the weekend, Abdulkadir expressed profound gratitude, highlighting Prof Pantami’s consistent support for education, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship.
“The students of BUK will also never forget your intervention in 2022 when you provided free buses for our return to campus after the prolonged Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike,” he said. “That singular act restored hope and eased the challenges of many families.”
“From the depth of our hearts, we say: ‘Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and for always standing with the youth. Thank you for relieving the burdens of our parents and for everything you continue to do for society.’”
Abdulkadir described Professor Pantami as a “visionary mentor and a father to all,” whose continuous investment in human capital development makes the future of Nigerian youth “undoubtedly brighter.”
The GOSSA BUK President further extended appreciation to Dr. Salihu Ahmad Pantami, a patron of the association and a childhood friend of the former minister, for his mentorship and tireless efforts.
Meanwhile, the Foundation also announced the launch of its third training program, offering free training in phone repair and artificial intelligence (AI) to over 10,000 Nigerian youth.
The transformative initiative is designed to equip the participants with practical as well as in-demand skills to foster vocation, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship.
In a statement signed by Prof. Suleiman Mohammed of the foundation, the program aims to help Nigerians capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
“AI and other emerging technologies are expected to create 170 million new jobs globally,” the statement reads, citing data from the World Economic Forum (WEF). “We must ensure that our citizens are prepared to benefit from these opportunities.”
The foundation, established by Pantami (Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya) — a former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, is resolutely dedicated to providing essential skills at no cost.
The program goes beyond technical training, representing a strategic effort to reduce unemployment and empower young Nigerians to innovate and thrive in the digital economy.
“This initiative reflects Professor Pantami’s unwavering commitment to lift communities through education and technology,” a representative stated. “We are not just training individuals; we are building a future where our youth can create opportunities for themselves and others.”
The application portal for Gombe state residents opened on Monday, August 25, 2025, and will close on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official link. Training schedules for other states will be announced.
The PIP Foundation has a history of impactful projects, including providing JAMB and university scholarships and supporting various community projects, underscoring its mission to improve lives across Nigeria.
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