Gov Aliyu offsets scholarship, visa renewal fees for Sokoto students in India, Sudan, others

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has taken a leap in strengthening partnerships with international institutions on the capacity building of Sokoto students by the payment of scholarships and visa renewal fees of its students studying in India. Chairman of APC in the state, Alhaji Isa Sadiq, disclosed this at a news conference in Sokoto. He said Governor […]

Governor Ahmed Aliyu has taken a leap in strengthening partnerships with international institutions on the capacity building of Sokoto students by the payment of scholarships and visa renewal fees of its students studying in India.

Chairman of APC in the state, Alhaji Isa Sadiq, disclosed this at a news conference in Sokoto.

He said Governor Ahmed Aliyu places significant emphasis on supporting students through various scholarships and welfare programmes, adding that funds were also released for the payment of tuition fees for 34 medical students at Sudan International University.

He said the government also paid registration fees for students at Usmanu Danfodiyo University and various law schools.

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He said special support was extended to the state’s students that were relocated from Ukraine to Baze University in Abuja, noting that the support covered their tuition, accommodation, and feeding costs.

Alhaji Sadiq further said the achievements within the Ministry for Higher Education demonstrate the governor’s unwavering commitment to improving the educational landscape in Sokoto State.

On health, the APC helmsman said the Dr Aliyu administration has made significant strides in improving healthcare delivery, focusing on maternal and child disease control, and workforce expansion to ensure quality medical services across the state.