Sen. Barau Jibrin grants ₦800m scholarships to 1,000 Kano students
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin, has awarded full undergraduate scholarships to 1,000 students in Kano State to study various courses at the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State.
Speaking at ceremony to unveil the scholarship, Jibrin stated that education was his foremost priority.
Represented by Sen. Kawu Sumaila (APC- Kano) Jibrin said the initiative reflected his conviction that “a nation can only secure its future when its young people are educated and empowered.”
“This gesture is aimed at eradicating illiteracy and guaranteeing a brighter tomorrow for our country.
“We will continue to invest in the education of our youths because it is the surest way to national development,” he said.
He urged the beneficiaries to take full advantage of what he described as a “golden opportunity” reminding them that the scholarships were not merely financial assistance but a call to service and excellence.
Sumaila in his personal capacity also supported the beneficiaries with N20,000 each as transport fares back to their respective destinations.
The Minister for State, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Abdullahi Atah, commended Senator’s foresight, calling the scheme “an exemplary act of public service.”
Atah appealed to other political leaders and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the gesture, noting that the government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of funding education.
The minister also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style, highlighting ongoing federal efforts to improve infrastructure, healthcare, education, economic growth and national security.
“This scholarship aligns perfectly with the President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” .
Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Haruna Musa, described education as the backbone of any nation’s development and lauded the Deputy Senate President’s intervention as timely and transformative.
“Support such as this goes a long way in strengthening our academic institutions and nurturing the next generation of leaders,” he said.
Hauwa Abubakar Ibrahim who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, appreciated the kind gesture of the Deputy President of the Senate, and pledged to make maximum utilization of the opportunity.
The beneficiaries were drawn from the three geopolitical zones of Kano State, were expected to study at the Federal University Dutsinma’s Study Centre in Gaya, Kano State.
