Zulum approves N12.9bn scholarship for Borno students in aeronautics
Governor Babagana Zulum has approved a N12.9 billion scholarship for 54 students from Borno State to study aeronautics and engineering at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. The scholarship covers various engineering disciplines and professional certifications, including pilot training. At a ceremony in Maiduguri, Zulum presented a cheque for N2.5 billion to the institution to cover annual tuition and other expenses. The initiative aims to empower youth and promote human capital development in the state.
What we know
- Babagana Zulum approved the scholarship for 54 Borno indigenes to study aeronautics and engineering.
- The programme includes specialisations such as Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
- Each student received an immediate financial support package of N500,000 for resumption logistics and incidental expenses.
- The selection process involved over 3,000 applications, shortlisted to 1,200, with 54 final candidates chosen after a written examination.
- Isaac Balami, founder of the university, praised the initiative and assured that the students would receive world-class training.
