Kano State Government Pledges Support for Bayero University Students

The Kano State Government has assured students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) of its commitment to reviving the neglected scholarship scheme, providing increased government support, and conducting a screening exercise soon.

During a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, the Student Representatives Assembly (SRA) discussed challenges faced by Kano State students at BUK, particularly regarding the scholarship scheme [1).

Key takeaways from the meeting include:

- *Scholarship Scheme Revival*: The SSG pledged to revive the neglected scholarship scheme, emphasizing that scholarships are a right, not a privilege.

- *Government Support*: The SSG acknowledged the need for increased government support to alleviate difficulties faced by Kano State students at BUK.

- *Upcoming Screening Exercise*: Necessary arrangements will be made to commence the screening exercise as soon as possible.

The SRA has urged students to exercise patience, assuring them that progress will be monitored to ensure the government fulfills its commitments ¹. This development follows previous efforts by Bayero University to support students, including palliative measures for staff and students affected by the fuel subsidy removal ².