Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has approved the release of ₦624.3 million to fund scholarship payments for 23,776 indigenes of Borno State studying across 49 tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Babagana Mallambe, announced the disbursement on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Breakdown of the Scholarship Disbursement
- First Batch (₦320 million): Already paid to students across nine (9) institutions within the state.
- Second Batch (₦304.3 million): Scheduled for disbursement starting Monday, January 18, 2021, covering students in 40 higher institutions across Nigeria.
Beneficiary Institutions in the First Batch
Students who have already received payments under the first batch include Part 4 and Part 5 undergraduates and students from:
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
- Borno State University (BOSU)
- Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
- Sir Kashim Ibrahim College of Education
- College of Education, Waka-Biu
- Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies
- College of Business Administration, Konduga
- Umar Ibn Ibrahim College of Education, Science and Technology, Bama
- Mohammed Lawan College of Agriculture
Support for Resident Doctors
In addition to undergraduate bursaries, the Commissioner noted that Governor Zulum approved financial grants for resident doctors of Borno origin practicing across Nigeria. This funding will help them complete capacity development programs that will benefit the state's healthcare system.
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