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By Amanabo Ocholi | Gusau
Over 2,000 indigent and orphaned college students from Zamfara State have been awarded full educational scholarships below the Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari Scholarship Initiative, with beneficiaries unfold throughout 19 tertiary establishments within the Northwest area of Nigeria.
At a press briefing held in Gusau, the Publicity Secretary of the Scholarship Committee, Alhaji Ibrahim Maigandi Danmalikin Gidan Goga, introduced that 2,055 college students are presently benefiting from the programme, which was launched within the 2024/2025 educational session.
N216 Million Spent So Far
In line with Alhaji Danmalikin, the initiative has already disbursed ₦216 million protecting registration and tuition charges for each private and non-private establishments. Among the many benefitting colleges are Al-Istiqama College in Kano and Northwest College in Sokoto, the place dozens of Zamfara college students have been enrolled.
He emphasised that the scholarship is a long-term dedication, with annual funds assured for the total length of every scholar’s educational programme—be it 4, 5, or six years, relying on their course of examine.
“This isn’t a one-time gesture,” Danmalikin stated. “Every beneficiary will obtain yearly tuition funds till commencement. That features these in medical programmes that span six years.”
Month-to-month Repairs and Refunds Included
Along with tuition, every scholar will obtain a month-to-month stipend of ₦15,000 to assist with fundamental dwelling bills. Funds of arrears courting again to January 2025 are anticipated to start throughout the subsequent two to 3 weeks.
The initiative additionally encompasses a refund course of for college students whose mother and father had already paid their charges earlier than the scholarship approval. “Such college students can apply for a refund by their establishments, as funds have already been despatched to the schools,” he added.
Clear and Inclusive Course of
The scholarship initiative is chaired by Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura and consists of 14 committee members representing every Native Authorities Space of Zamfara, supported by 42 assistants (three per LGA) to make sure equity and transparency in choice.
Thus far, the breakdown of beneficiaries consists of:
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1,704 college students in 16 public universities (federal and state-owned)
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50 college students at Al-Istiqama College (personal, Kano State)
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200 college students at Northwest College (personal, Sokoto State)
A complete booklet itemizing all beneficiaries and their establishments was introduced and will probably be revealed in three nationwide newspapers to take care of full transparency.
A Imaginative and prescient to Elevate Zamfara’s Youth
The initiative, launched final 12 months by Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, who presently represents Zamfara West within the Senate, was created to offer academic entry to underprivileged youths from all 14 LGAs within the state.
“The committee stays absolutely dedicated to monitoring the progress of all beneficiaries, and can collaborate with establishments to watch commencement, withdrawal, or default,” Danmalikin concluded.
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