In a recent press statement, the Commissioner for Higher Education in Kebbi State, Alhaji Isah Abdullahi-Tunga, expressed profound appreciation for the decisive action taken by Governor Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. The governor’s approval of over N967 million for the payment of registration fees for indigenous students across Nigeria marks a significant commitment towards educational development.
During a press briefing held on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi, the commissioner announced, “Yesterday, March 20, 2024, His Excellency, Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, approved the sponsorship of 20,908 Kebbi State students in 36 tertiary institutions across the country.”
Abdullahi-Tunga praised the governor’s generosity as a testament to his commitment to nurturing the youth for future leadership roles.
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He stated, “This act of generosity from His Excellency underscores his vision and mission to empower and educate the youth, thereby preparing them to become competent and capable leaders of tomorrow.”
“In alignment with the governor’s vision for transforming higher education in the state and ensuring youth participation in the developmental agenda of the current administration, His Excellency has graciously allocated the sum of N967,685,854 billion to cover the fees of 20,908 students for the 2022/2023 academic session,” the commissioner added.
Expressing gratitude for the governor’s benevolence, Abdullahi-Tunga highlighted the significant impact such support would have in laying a strong foundation for the youth and fostering a new era of leadership.
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In addressing concerns about sponsoring students abroad, the commissioner noted a discrepancy where students were pursuing courses abroad that were readily available in Nigerian universities.
He recommended that resources should be allocated for sending students abroad only for courses that were not offered locally, emphasizing the importance of optimizing resources by ensuring strategic investments in areas where they are most needed.
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