The Zamfara State Government is set to revive local scholarships for students in tertiary institutions across the country.
The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Scholarship Board, Prof.Rashida Liman, disclosed this.
Liman disclosure came on Wednesday when the leadership of the Federated Association of Zamfara State Students paid her a courtesy visit at the board’s headquarters.
She said Governor Dauda Lawal remains committed to strengthening education and easing the financial burden on students.
“Governor Dauda Lawal is passionate about education and committed to the state’s educational development,” she said.
“Local scholarship is on the pipeline and will commence soon, giving students reason to smile across the state.”
She highlighted that the state recently sponsored full scholarships for indigenes pursuing computer science and medical programmes at a university in Edo State.
“The governor is determined to uplift education. Very soon, local scholarship payments within the country will begin without further delay,” she added.
The students’ association appealed to the government to hasten the restoration of local scholarship payments to ease financial pressure on learners in tertiary institutions.
Its national president, Nasiru Gamagiwa, said the delay has continued to affect students’ ability to meet registration obligations.
“Local scholarship remains the major challenge. No day passes without complaints regarding registration from students,” he said.
Gamagaiwa commended the government for clearing WAEC and NECO backlogs and sustaining foreign scholarship payments for students studying in India and Cyprus.
“The proposal for local scholarship is ready, awaiting the governor’s approval. More students will enrol in tertiary schools once approved,” he added.
