Dr. Nasir Idris, the Governor of Kebbi State, has authorized the allocation of N309,584,041.80 for the payment of foreign scholarships to students from the state studying in India and Egypt.
The announcement was made by Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, the State Commissioner of Higher Education, during a press briefing held at his office in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.
Providing a breakdown of the allocation, the Commissioner stated, “An amount of N228,150,148:00 has been earmarked for 63 students studying in India, while N81,433,893:80 will cover expenses for 23 students studying in Egypt. The remaining 50 foreign students will have their expenses settled expeditiously.”
He further noted that in February 2024, the governor had already disbursed local scholarships to all state students enrolled in 36 tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The commissioner expressed gratitude for the commendable efforts of the governor in the higher education sector, emphasizing the ministry’s appreciation of his ongoing support.