Gov. Zulum approves N308m scholarship
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the release of N308 million for the payment of scholarship to 14,416 indigent students of the state.
Malam Bala Isa, Executive Secretary, Borno State Scholarship Board, said this at a news conference in Maiduguri on Friday.
According to him, the amount will facilitate payment of outstanding entitlements to students for the 2021/2022 academic session.
He said after the payment the board would concentrate on the allowances for the 2022/2023 academic session.
“Gov. Babagana Zulum observed that students are now resuming for academic activities at a time when parents are faced with economic challenges amidst the students academic demands.
“The belief is that this payment will go a long way in relieving the burden of the students’ academic demands on their parents.
“The governor enjoined the students to be hard working, committed and dedicated to their studies, and make good use of the allowances for their academic development”.
Commenting, Ahmad Kyari, an official of the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS), lauded the gesture, describing it as “timely”.
Kyari assured proper utilisation of the allowances to achieve academic excellence.
