By Umar Faruk, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi State Government has approved the release of over N266 million for the payment of tuition fees for 100 students of Kebbi State origin studying in various universities in India. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abubakar Tunga, announced this at a news briefing in Birnin Kebbi.
Represented by the acting Permanent Secretary, Hussaini Tata, the Commissioner acknowledged that the administration of Governor Nasir Idris has sustained the improvement of academic and moral excellence in the tertiary sector unprecedented in the history of the state.
"The administration of Comrade Nasir Idris has sustained the improvement of academic and moral excellence in the tertiary sector unprecedented in the history of the state," Tunga stated. He affirmed that the Ministry for Higher Education would carry out its mandate in accordance with the policy thrust of the incumbent administration of Governor Nasir Idris on uplifting the education sector.
The Commissioner’s announcement underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of its citizens, both locally and internationally. This development is expected to alleviate the financial burden on the students and their families, enabling them to focus on their academic endeavors.
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