Buni Approves Payment Of Scholarship Allowances To 28,346 Yobe Students

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has approved the disbursement of scholarships and bursaries to 28,346 indigenes of the State currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

The approval underscored the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, access to education, and human capital development as critical pillars for sustainable growth.

According to the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Scholarship Board (YSSB), Dr. Kagu Abubakar, Yobe State University recorded the highest number of beneficiaries with 7,636 successful applicants, reflecting the steady growth of the institution and the increasing enrolment of Yobe indigenes in higher education.

He said that the students of other universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and specialised institutions across the country, were also captured in the comprehensive beneficiary list.

Dr. Kagu said Governor Buni has further approved a 100 per cent increment in all categories of scholarship payments, effectively doubling what students previously received.

However, under the new payment regime, PGDE, Master’s and PhD students will now receive ₦110,000, up from the previous ₦55,000.

While undergraduate students will receive ₦46,000, as against ₦23,000 previously paid. HND, NCE and National Diploma students will now receive ₦34,000, instead of the previous ₦17,000, while students pursuing other Diploma, Certificate and Consultancy programmes, will now receive ₦26,000, up from ₦13,000.

The increment, he noted, was in recognition of the prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of education across the country.

The Executive Secretary conveyed the gratitude and appreciation of students, parents and guardians across Yobe State to Governor Mai Mala Buni for his continued and consistent investment in education.

He noted that the scholarship scheme has remained a major source of relief for thousands of families, improved school retention rates, and strengthened access to tertiary education for indigent but brilliant students across the state.

Dr. Kagu assured that the Office of the Public Relations Officer of the Yobe State Scholarship Board will continue to provide regular updates to all schools, beneficiaries and the general public on developments relating to the exercise.

He said the Board remained committed to accountability, transparency and timely service delivery in the execution of its mandate.