Scholarship: 47,935 students receive N640.6m in outstanding allowances from Katsina government

The Katsina State Government has started paying around 47,935 new and continuing indigenous students in the state outstanding scholarship allowances worth over N640.6 million.

During the event on Monday, Governor Dikko Radda stated that the payment was for the academic sessions of 2020–2021 and 2021–2022.

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Additionally, Mr. Radda pledged that his administration will promptly pay students’ scholarships at postsecondary institutions, demonstrating its dedication to improving the lives of students.

He asserts that it is critical to assist pupils, particularly in light of the current economic climate, which is unfavorable to both parents and students.

In order to provide them the exposure they need to eventually deliver the kind of leadership our state needs, he continued, “We will also make sure that we select the best among you and sponsor them to study overseas.

“You are aware that the state has set the groundwork for the creation of three special model schools under my administration.”

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According to Mr. Radda, the schools will be set up to provide talented kids in the villages with chances, just like other kids in the state.

According to him, children from wealthy families can attend private schools to varying degrees, but children from low-income families are not afforded the same opportunities.

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Mr. Radda stated, “The purpose of the special model schools is to give the less fortunate people that kind of opportunity, so they can rub shoulders with the children of the elites or even better than them.”

Prior to this, Dr. Aminu Salisu-Tsauri, the executive secretary of the state’s Scholarship Board, announced that the organization planned to suggest an increase in scholarship awards to take into account the present status of the economy.

“The board also plans to implement skills-based scholarship, both local and foreign, with step-down bonds, and attendance registers to enhance staff discipline and timeliness.

In keeping with the goals of the federal government, we will also work to rename the Katsina State Scholarship Board the Katsina State Scholarship and Loans Trust Fund.

Additionally, we’ll pursue getting 91 Katsina State students National and Bursary Awards scholarships from the federal government.

“The government’s renewed hope agenda includes these among other things,” Mr. Salisu-Tsauri disclosed.