Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has approved the release of ₦3.4 billion to settle outstanding scholarship payments for students studying overseas.
The funds will cover tuition, accommodation, residence permits, visa extensions, and a three-month upkeep allowance for 301 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The beneficiaries are currently studying in China, India, Malaysia, and Egypt.
Dr Bala Isa, Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, announced the approval on Tuesday in Maiduguri. He said the move would ensure that the students continue their studies without disruption.
“This support allows them to focus on their academics and excel in their chosen fields,” Isa stated. He also urged the students to remain law-abiding, serve as good ambassadors of the state, and justify the government’s investment by striving for academic excellence.
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