By Khalid Idris Doya
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
October 22, 2025(Series News Online)
The lawmaker representing Darazo-Ganjuwa federal constituency of Bauchi State, Hon. Mansur Manu Soro, has awarded full scholarships to 200 indigenes of his constituency to pursue various degree programs at the newly commissioned National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Soro Study Centre, Bauchi State.
According to a statement, the scholarship scheme is part of Hon. Soro's efforts to promote access to quality education for the youth of his constituency. The selected candidates include 150 students for Bachelor's degrees, 49 for Master's degrees, 10 for Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD), and one for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). All the programs fall under Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Agriculture (STEMA) disciplines.
Hon. Soro made the announcement after receiving the screening report for the Mansur Manu Soro (MMS) Scholarship Scheme from the chairman of the screening committee, Comrade Abdulrahman Ibrahim Darazo. "No empowerment is greater than the empowerment through education," Soro emphasized, reaffirming his commitment to promoting access to quality education for the youth of his constituency.
The lawmaker directed the scholarship committee to collaborate with the university management to expedite the admission process for all beneficiaries. This initiative is part of Hon. Soro's legacy intervention projects in the education sector, which include establishing four gifted senior secondary schools and one special primary school in the constituency.
The Soro Study Centre, which was recently commissioned, is equipped with modern facilities, including study rooms, internet access, and digital learning tools. The centre is expected to provide a supportive environment for students to pursue their academic goals.
Hon. Soro's commitment to education in his constituency is evident in his efforts to promote access to quality education and empower the youth with skills and knowledge. This scholarship scheme is a significant step towards achieving that goal.