By Awwal Umar Kontagora Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has spent over N2.76 billion to support Kebbi indigene...
By Awwal Umar Kontagora
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has spent over N2.76 billion to support Kebbi indigene students pursuing various courses within and outside Nigeria since assuming office.
The Commissioner for Higher Education, Hon. Isa Abubakar-Tunga, disclosed this during a press conference at his office in Birnin Kebbi.
"In summary, His Excellency has released more than N2.765 billion for both local and international students of Kebbi State origin studying in various higher institutions around the world since his inception in office," he stated.
Abubakar-Tunga further revealed that the governor recently approved the release of over N117 million to support 25 Kebbi indigene students studying at various universities in Egypt.
Additionally, he said the governor facilitated the payment of return tickets for eight students who graduated from private universities in India, covering their journey from India to Birnin Kebbi at a total cost of N14.4 million.
"The Ministry of Higher Education remains deeply grateful to His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. Undoubtedly, his relentless efforts toward promoting academic and moral excellence in tertiary education will be recorded in the annals of history," he concluded.
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