ASUP Kano State Polytechnic Honors 18 Retiring Staff at Historic Retirees’ Day Ceremony

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Kano State Polytechnic Chapter, hosted a landmark Retirees’ Day Ceremony on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, to celebrate the transition of 18 academic staff members into retirement.

The event, organized through the ASUP Endowment Fund, was designed to recognize years of dedicated service and provide tangible welfare support to the outgoing personnel.

The Kano State Head of Service, Alh. Abdullahi Musa, who attended as a guest of honor, praised ASUP for establishing the endowment fund. He described the initiative as a "compassionate gesture" that ensures members are supported even after their active service years.

“I encourage our retirees to remain productive and continue to offer their wealth of experience to society,” Alh. Musa stated. He also commended the Kano State Polytechnic management for fostering a harmonious relationship with labor unions, noting that such stability is vital for institutional progress.

Representing the Rector, Dr. Abubakar Umar Farouk, FCA, the Director of the School of Management Studies, Dr. Maryam Kabir, described the retirees' contributions to nurturing the younger generation as "unforgettable."

In a significant policy advocacy move, Dr. Kabir appealed to the Kano State Government to implement a free medical service package for retirees to help mitigate the healthcare challenges often associated with post-service life.

Responding on behalf of the 18 retirees, Dr. Abdulmalik Sani Ahmed expressed gratitude to the union and the state government. He noted that the recognition and support provided by the endowment fund would be instrumental as they embark on new chapters in their lives.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of meritorious awards and the distribution of food items as part of the union's welfare package.

The 18 staff members recognized for their service include:

Haj. Binta Abubakar Farouk, Dr. Ado Garba Gude, Haj. Batulu A. Sadiq, Mal. Bello Baffa Bichi, Mal. Isa Usman Balan, Mal. Nata’ala Inuwa Ibrahim, Mal. Dalhatu Yusuf Chiranchi, Mal. Sani Isa Rogo, Mal. Yusuf A.T Mukhtar, Haj. Binta Muhammad T/Wada, Dr. Umar Garba Isah, Mal. Garba Ibrahim Dawakin Kudu, Mal. Umar Idris, Mal. Ahmed Tijjani Aliyu, Mal. Usman Garba Dorayi (Takula), Mal. Yunusa Hamisu Rabi’u, Dr. Abdulmalik Sani Ahmed, and Haj. Shema’u Aliyu Muhammad.