Barau Jibrin Foundation Awards Scholarships To 300 Students
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Senator Barau Jibrin Foundation has awarded scholarships to 300 students to study in Nigerian universities.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Sen. Barau Jibrin,who is the owner of the foundation and the Deputy President of the Senate,said the scholarship programme is aimed at enhancing educational development and promotion of higher education in the country
“I don’t know anyone of you here. I want this programme to be based on credibility, and I wish you good luck,” Jibrin said at the event which held at the Bayero University Kano(BUK), on Sunday.
He emphasized the importance of fairness and credibility in the selection process, ensuring that the programme is merit-based.
The Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University Kano, Prof. Sagir Adamu Abbas, in his remarks,noted that the scholarship programme would transform education in the state and prepare future leaders.
“By training these students, it simply means you are preparing future leaders, ” Abbas said.
He commended the foundation for its commitment to advancing higher education in Kano State.
He described the scholarship programe as a commendable effort that would positively transform education in the state.
Prof.Ibn Abdullah, Pro-Chancellor of Al-Istikama University,Sumaila,Kano State,in his speech,praised Senator Jibrin’s initiative, noting its potential to significantly enhance educational development.