Philanthropist Sanusi Bala Turaki Awards Scholarships to 13 Students in Zamfara

These scholarships become particularly significant given the economic challenges and the recent increase in school fees faced by students at the Federal University Gusau for the 2022/2023 academic session.

Philanthropist Sanusi Bala Turaki Awards Scholarships to 13 Students in Zamfara

Zamfara state witnesses a commendable act of generosity as philanthropist Sanusi Bala Turaki, through the "Maituta Support Organisation (MSO)," grants scholarships to 13 students from various tertiary institutions in the state.

The benevolent gesture, aimed at easing the financial burdens of less-privileged families, includes covering the registration fees of the beneficiaries. The presentation ceremony took place in Gusau, with Zaharadeen Sarki representing Sanusi Bala at the event.

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These scholarships become particularly significant given the economic challenges and the recent increase in school fees faced by students at the Federal University Gusau for the 2022/2023 academic session.

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Chairman of the foundation, Zaharadeen Sarki, affirmed the commitment to sustaining such gestures throughout the students' academic journey. He highlighted that all 13 beneficiaries, enrolled in various courses at institutions including the Federal University and Federal College of Education (Technical) in Gusau, were selected from families facing financial constraints.

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Former Chairman of Zamfara Radio and Television Services, Alhaji Sa’idu Maishanu, expressed appreciation for the support provided by Bala Turaki and the MSO officials, urging political officeholders in the state to emulate such philanthropy.

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Abubakar Ibrahim, a 100-level student in the Chemistry Department at the Federal University Gusau, spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressing gratitude for the timely and impactful gesture. He assured that the beneficiaries would concentrate on their studies, acknowledging the positive impact of the scholarships.

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The scholarships provided by Sanusi Bala Turaki's foundation contribute significantly to the pursuit of education for these students, reflecting the power of philanthropy in fostering access to education for the underprivileged.