Governor Nasir Idris releases N714.98m to fund Kebbi students’ overseas education in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Allied Sciences
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved N714.98 million to support the overseas education of indigene students.
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The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
He said the approvals are part of the governor’s efforts to revamp tertiary education in the state and align it with global standards.
Abubakar-Tunga explained that N247.5 million was earmarked for registration, tuition, visa extensions, internships, and financial support for students studying Medicine, Pharmacy, and Allied Sciences at Subharti University, GD Goenka University, and Jaipur National University in India.
He added that N117.68 million was approved for upkeep allowances for 25 Kebbi indigenes studying Medicine in seven Egyptian universities, while N70.21 million was allocated for financial assistance to students in India.
Furthermore, N349.73 million was released for registration, tuition, and upkeep of 35 students proceeding to Ethiopia for Medicine and Pharmacy courses.
The total financial commitment in January alone reached N714.98 million.
Abubakar-Tunga also announced the appointment of Dr Muhammed Murtala-Musa as pioneer Provost of Kauran Gwandu College of Midwifery Sciences, Ambursa.
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He reiterated the ministry’s commitment to sustaining the governor’s educational development initiatives.
