The Kano State Government has paid over ₦7 billion between 2015 and 2021 to clear unpaid tuition and upkeep debts owed for Kano State students on foreign scholarships across various countries.
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr. Muhyi Magaji, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Background on the Audit
- Governor Abdullahi Ganduje directed the anti-corruption commission to audit and monitor the status of foreign scholarship programs in the state.
- According to Mr. Magaji, the ₦7 billion liability was inherited from previous administrations that initiated the overseas study schemes.
- The commission is also investigating why some sponsored students abroad still report financial pressure despite the state government's huge disbursements.
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