Barau awards scholarships to over 4,000 Kano students
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has provided scholarships to 4,183 students from Kano North Senatorial District at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi. The initiative supports both Nigeria Certificate in Education and Degree programme students, with varying amounts disbursed. The scholarship scheme is part of Barau Jibrin's ongoing commitment to education in the region. College officials and beneficiaries praised the impact of the intervention.
What we know
- Senator Barau Jibrin disbursed scholarships to 4,183 students at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi.
- Beneficiaries received N20,000 for NCE programmes and N50,000 for Degree programmes.
- The disbursement was led by Prof. Muhammad Abdallah, Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the Senate.
- The college's management, represented by Dr Bashir Abubakar, highlighted the consistent support over the past three years and ongoing infrastructure projects.
- About 60 per cent of the scholarship recipients are women, according to Hajiya Yardada Bichi, Special Adviser on Women Affairs.
