Plateau governor sponsors 200 students for Indian university studies
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has sponsored 200 students to study in India under the Mutfwang Legacy Scholarship Scheme. The students will pursue degrees in Medical Sciences, Engineering, and ICT at Sanskaram University. Caleb Mutfwang emphasized that the selection process was strictly merit-based and free from political influence. The initiative is considered one of the state’s largest foreign education interventions.
What we know
- Caleb Mutfwang launched the scholarship scheme to invest in human capital development in Plateau State.
- The 200 beneficiaries were selected through a transparent process, with no political, institutional, or quota allocations.
- The administration has introduced new education reforms, including a special research fund and expanded postgraduate support.
- The Commissioner for Education, Dr Kachollom Pyam Gang, called the scheme a historic milestone for the state.
- Traditional and religious leaders urged the students to return with knowledge and skills to help develop Plateau State.
