First Lady Grants Scholarships and Laptops to Rescued Katsina Varsity Students
Tinubu expressed joy at the safe return of the students, who were abducted on October 5, 2023, acknowledging the efforts of law enforcement agencies. She assured the girls of ongoing support from the Federal Government and the Renewed Hope Initiative for their psychological well-being and education
AKACHI NOEL 
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed four of the five students from Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, who were rescued from kidnappers, to the State House. Emphasizing the importance of education in combating terrorism and criminality, Tinubu awarded each girl a scholarship grant of N1m and a brand-new laptop. Additionally, the Federal Government pledged N2m to the parents of each rescued girl and N1m to the Vice Chancellor of the university.
Tinubu expressed joy at the safe return of the students, who were abducted on October 5, 2023, acknowledging the efforts of law enforcement agencies. She assured the girls of ongoing support from the Federal Government and the Renewed Hope Initiative for their psychological well-being and education. Tinubu encouraged the students to turn their experience into a story of triumph, emphasizing the commitment to providing guidance and support for them to reach their full potential.
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The meeting included representatives from the National Security Adviser, parents of the rescued girls, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma Katsina, and law enforcement officials. Tinubu commended the effective coordination of law enforcement agencies in ensuring the safe return of the students.
