Zulum Announces Scholarship For 220 UNIMAID Lecturers
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced scholarships for 220 lecturers of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to pursue doctorate programmes.
The governor made the announcement on Saturday shortly after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the university’s 25th Combined Convocation ceremony. The event also featured the relaunch of the UNIMAID Endowment Fund.
Governor Zulum said the initiative targets 200 indigenes and 20 non-indigenes of Borno State.
“I wish to announce the scholarship to 220 lecturers of University of Maiduguri to pursue their doctorate degree. Out of the number, 100 will have the opportunity to study abroad while 120, will study in universities within Nigeria,”.
“As part of our contribution to the growth and development of this University, I will like to announce that 20 non indigene lecturers will also be given the opportunity to pursue their doctorate degrees,” Zulum stated.
He expressed gratitude for the honour, saying “I am, indeed, honoured to be among distinguished personalities that have been honored along with His Royal Highness the Emir of Kazaure and Sir (Dr.) Emeka Offor. I have no doubt in my mind that all the recipients will endeavour to be good ambassadors of the University.
Zulum commended the University’s profound impact on national development, noting that it has provided education for hundreds of thousands who now play significant roles in government and the private sector.
He endorsed the relaunch of the Endowment Fund as a vital initiative to enhance the university’s research capabilities.
“The University is justified in re-launching their Endowment Fund, so that they can mobilise resources to enhance their research and development capabilities. For us in Borno State, partnership with the University has become a way of life.”
He commended the chief launcher, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi for his untiring contributions to the University, calling on the alumni and other well meaning individuals to contribute generously to the Fund.
The event was attended by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, the Governor of Adamawa State Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, Deputy Governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi.
Governor Zulum was honoured alongside the Emir of Kazaure, Dr Najib Hussaini Adamu, and renowned philanthropist, Sir Emeka Offor.
