By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has assured students of sustainable and timely payment of scholarships, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to education.
The statement was made by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdulllahi Idris Zuru at an award ceremony for the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Youths and Sports Alhaji Sa’idu Buhari Warah, organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at the state Secretariat, Gwadangaji .
The Special Adviser explained that Governor Idris has guaranteed stable scholarship payments for Kebbi tertiary students, both locally and abroad.
The Special Adviser further stated that Comrade Nasir kauran Gwandu’s administration has cleared over N4 billion in debts on unpaid scholarships, tuition fees, and other expenses.
,According him recently the state government is making regular payments for students’ fees and expenses, with substantial payments already made for students in Nigerian universities.
He maintained that the governor’s commitment to education aims to improve academic excellence, reduce burdens on parents, and provide a conducive learning environment.
He added that the governor has also increased feeding money for pupils across schools from N150 million to N300 million monthly and lifted the embargo on employment, with more than 2000 teachers employed.
In addition to the commendable developments being achieved in the education sector, Abdullahi Zuru stressed that Governor Idris’s administration prioritizes education, providing free education and scholarships to students in Kebbi State, making it the only state in Nigeria offering 100% free education.
Earlier, the Coordinator of NANS for Sokoto Zone and National Vice President, Special Duties, Mallam Abdullahi Yahuza gave reasons for the Association’s consideration of Sa’idu Warah for the Award.
According to him, the awardee a professionally trained teacher has rose from a class teacher, vice principal, principal, zonal inspector of education to his present position of permanent secretary and believed to have selflessly served the education sector.
