Scholarships worth N100 million have been awarded to indigent students of northern extraction studying in various tertiary institutions by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Director-General of the Foundation, Abubakar Umar, and made available to journalists on Wednesday in Kaduna.
Umar said the annual initiative is targeted at providing financial support to the less-privileged students to enable them pursue their academic careers without hindrances.
He emphasised the importance of empowering financially challenged students to achieve their educational aspirations.
He stated, “Our scholarship program is designed to alleviate the financial burden on deserving students, ensuring that they have equal opportunities to excel academically. By investing in their education, we believe we are investing in the future of Northern Nigeria.”
He said since the initiation of the scholarship scheme, approximately 600 scholars had successfully graduated with exceptional achievements.
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“Impressively, 48 per cent of these graduates have attained first-class honours, reflecting the high caliber of students benefiting from the foundation’s support.
“Currently, the foundation’s scholars studying at various Nigerian universities are demonstrating outstanding academic performances, “he stated.
He said the scholarship award ceremony was graced by Dr Babangida Aliyu, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, along other distinguished members and special guests.
“Their attendance signifies the collective commitment and dedication to fostering education and uplifting the Northern Nigerian community,” he said.
He noted that the foundation remains steadfast in its mission to promote educational development and empower the youth of Northern Nigeria.
According to him, through the scholarship programme, the foundation aims to nurture the talents and potential of deserving students, enabling them to contribute positively to the society, both locally and globally.
