Alamin Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, son of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has graduated from Nile University of Nigeria, sparking widespread reactions online for choosing a local institution over studying abroad. On July 21, 2026, Alamin shared photos on Instagram showing himself in graduation gown alongside his father, siblings, and other family members, captioning the post with a simple 'Alhamdullilah'.
Why Nigerians Are Talking
The graduation drew attention because many prominent Nigerian politicians send their children overseas for university education. Kwankwaso's decision to have his son study at a Nigerian university was widely praised as unusual and admirable. Commenters noted the contrast with other politicians' children, calling the choice 'rare' and 'leading by example'.
According to Legit.ng, several Nigerians reacted positively. User @exco1212 wrote: 'Good news .... Unlike una other politicians'. @simdi_stores.ng reacted: 'Wait so some politicians children de Nigeria?? Arrhhh wowww'. @suigenerisattorneys commented: 'Could afford abroad but chose to educate him in Nigeria. That's rare from Nigerian politicians.'
Fans React to Alamin Kwankwaso's Graduation
Other reactions included @y_inkah saying 'Leading by example', @983_precious wrote 'He schooled in Nigeria nice one', and @solucoconuthead shared: 'All of them had their kids studied abroad. Do you know how bad it is for a so called leader not to believe in the system he claimed to have built?'
Alamin's graduation marks a major academic milestone, highlighting a trend of some Nigerian leaders opting for local education for their children despite having the resources for foreign studies.
Kwankwaso's Political Partnership
In related news, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2027 vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), confirmed he and Peter Obi, the NDC's 2027 presidential candidate, have signed a written agreement formalising their political partnership. Kwankwaso explained during Channels TV's Politics Today that the deal ensures Peter Obi will serve only one term if elected, after which Kwankwaso plans to contest in 2031. He emphasised trust in Obi's commitment and noted that both leaders are working on short-, medium-, and long-term plans for Nigeria.
Kwankwaso also stated that his administration would directly engage terrorists and criminals in dialogue to curb insecurity, saying 'of course, we will talk, we will talk with everybody.'
