Education
Borno govt approves N730m scholarships for 26,888 indigent students
The Borno government has approved over N730 million for payment of scholarships to 26,888 indigent students.
The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Lawal Wakilbe, at the presentation of cheque to the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS), on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Borno State, said that the state government had allocated over N8 billion in 2024 fiscal year, for bursary payment to local and international students.
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Wakilbe enjoined the students to submit accurate bank account details to avoid delays in payments, warning that unclaimed funds would be reallocated.
While urging the students to avail themselves opportunities of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, Wakilbe urged them to dedicate themselves to studies to achieve academic excellence.
Also speaking, Abdullahi Umara, National President, NUBOSS, lauded the gesture, adding that it underscored Gov. Babagana Zulum’s commitment to youths and education development.
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