Kebbi State governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu approves N151m for students studying in India

In his determination to ensure that the youths benefit in the agenda of the current administration, state Kebbi State governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has approved the sum of ($349.150) equivalent to a total sum of 151million naira as fees for the 116 students studying in India.

The money covers tuition fees, accommodations, health insurance and pocket money for the 2022/2023 session.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Halima A.B Dikko and made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Friday.

The statement said that the remaining students for MBBS training whose admission was being processed in Egypt and Russian universities are under the governor’s consideration as soon as the scholarship board concludes formalities with the institutions.

”The Ministry wishes to use this opportunity to inform all that the ongoing ASUU strike is adequately handled by the government.

”As of today, negotiations have reached an advanced and reconcilable stage for all academic activities, to resume in Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, for 2023 academic session.  ”The Ministry for Higher Education wishes to appreciate the laudable gesture of the governor for paving way forward for the youths to prosper intellectually and for his unflinching commitment to youth development in Kebbi State,” it added.