A PHOTO FILE :The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda

The Katsina State Scholarship Board has announced the approval of more than N372 million bursary allowances by Governor Dikko Radda for 24,452 continuing students.

The Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Aminu Salisu-Tsauri, announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Tuesday.

According to him, the approval represents not only the governor’s unwavering passion for human capital development but also his steadfast belief that education remains the bedrock of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.

He explained, “Since the inception of this administration, the government has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to students’ welfare, with bursary disbursements.

“The government had disbursed more than ₦637.9million to 47,935 students (2020/2021 fresh and 2021/2022 continuing students, while ₦544.2 million was also disbursed to 37,802 students (2021/2022 fresh and 2022/2023 continuing.

“The administration of Governor Radda had also disbursed more than ₦744.1 million to 50,438 students for the 2022/2023 fresh, and 2023/2024 continuing.

“In addition, students are joyfully informed that approvals will soon be granted for the 2024/2025 local scholarships for 12,609 fresh students, as well as the prestigious award of academic excellence and also special scholarships for Students with special needs.”

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Salisu-Tsauri further said that these categories would be officially unveiled during the forthcoming inauguration ceremony, during which the governor would be formally conferred.

According to him, with these interventions, the total number of beneficiaries now stands at an unprecedented 174,461 students.

He said, “The scholarship board is making all necessary arrangements to ensure seamless and timely disbursement of the newly-approved bursary funds.

“Beyond local support, Radda has lifted the state to the global stage by sponsoring students across the state to study abroad in highly specialised and competitive fields.”

Recall that the government in August revoked licences for all private and community schools operating across the state.

The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Zainab Musa-Musawa, in a circular, said the policy aimed at ensuring quality assurance, standardisation, and effective regulation of teaching and learning across Katsina.