Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has approved ₦372.05 million for the payment of bursary allowances to 24,452 continuing students across the state’s 34 local government areas.
The approval, announced by the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Scholarship Board, Dr. Aminu Salisu-Tsauri, forms part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to support students in tertiary institutions.
According to Dr. Tsauri, the latest release follows a series of disbursements made to students over the past four academic sessions. The board had earlier disbursed:
₦637.9 million to 47,935 students for the 2020/2021 academic year
₦544.2 million to 37,802 students for 2021/2022
₦744.1 million to 50,438 students for 2022/2023
“These payments reaffirm Governor Radda’s dedication to educational development and human capital investment in Katsina State,” Tsauri said.
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He added that the board would soon introduce special scholarship schemes for students with special needs, as well as awards of academic excellence for outstanding performers in tertiary institutions.
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The Katsina State government explained that the initiative aims to ensure no student is left behind due to financial hardship or disability.
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“The governor is determined to give every Katsina child a fair opportunity to complete their education, regardless of their background or physical challenges,” the statement said.
The Katsina State Scholarship Board has advised eligible students to visit its official portal to confirm their status and payment schedules.
Background
Governor Radda’s administration has made education a key pillar of its development agenda, with recent policies targeting both infrastructural upgrades and student welfare. Earlier in the year, the state government distributed learning materials to secondary schools and increased funding for teacher training.
Education analysts say the introduction of a dedicated special-needs scholarship reflects growing awareness of inclusivity in Nigeria’s education system — a shift long advocated by disability-rights groups.
