Governor Babagana Zulum
July 11, 2023
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the released of N62 million as scholarship for indigent students of Borno in law schools and those studying immersion courses in French language.
The Executive Secretary of the State Scholarship Board, Mallam Bala Isa, made this known on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
Isa said the amount also covered the procurement of a vehicle and a secretariat for the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS)
He explained that the beneficiaries of the law scholarship were 19 students drawn from the six law school campuses in Nigeria, while the French language beneficiaries were five students in Benin Republic and other foreign students.
“There is a programme to sponsor people who have interest to study French language,” Isa said.
In his response, the National President of NUBOSS, Abubakar Wajiro, lauded the support to students by Borno government and urged for sustenance.
“We want to thank Zulum for his support to education and commitment to remain a student friendly governor.
“We highly appreciate the scholarship to students, the vehicle and befitting office for our union,” Wajiro said. (NAN)
