Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved ₦4.8 billion scholarship fund for 524 Borno indigenes pursuing postgraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The announcement was made during a ceremony on weekend at the Government House’s multi-purpose hall in Maiduguri.
The allocation, as observed by our correspondent, includes ₦241 million for 241 Master’s degree candidates and ₦141 million for 94 PhD candidates at Nigerian universities.
Additionally, ₦1.1 billion, was as well observed to have been set aside for 147 Master’s degree candidates, and ₦286 million for 42 PhD candidates, to study abroad.
Emphasizing the importance of diligence among the scholarship recipients, he urged them to fully utilize the opportunities presented to them.
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“Scholarship recipients must recognize this rare opportunity and approach their academic pursuits with diligence and dedication,” Zulum stated.
Additionally that, “This dedication is crucial to ensuring that the benefits of your education contribute directly to the development and progress of our state.”
On his part, the commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, highlighted the administration’s ongoing commitment to educational funding.
Stating that, Since May 2019, the state has spent ₦8.86 billion on scholarships, with ₦5.24 billion allocated since May 2023, excluding the current ₦4.8 billion disbursement
