Chief of Army Staff Awards Special Scholarship to UNIMAID Student for Academic Excellence
Major General Shuibu explained that the COAS Special Scholarship Scheme is part of the Nigerian Army’s Civil-Military Cooperation program, designed to support deserving, indigent students across Nigeria in achieving their tertiary education goals.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has presented a special scholarship of ₦500,000 to Nana Fatima Bukar Bolori, a student from the University of Maiduguri's Department of Islamic/Shariah Law. This recognition is a testament to Nana's academic excellence and potential in her field.
The award was presented on November 7, 2024, by Major General Wahidi Shuibu, the Theater Commander of Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force (JTF) Headquarters in Maiduguri. Major General Shuibu explained that the COAS Special Scholarship Scheme is part of the Nigerian Army’s Civil-Military Cooperation program, designed to support deserving, indigent students across Nigeria in achieving their tertiary education goals.
Dr. Mohammed Yahaya, the Acting Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Maiduguri, expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army for their continuous support in the education sector. He highlighted that this partnership underscores the Army's commitment to empowering young Nigerians through education and fostering national development.