Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved over 100 per cent increase in the scholarship allowance across all categories of students of higher education in the state.
The governor had, in July 2025, during his media chat, promised an increase and timely payment of scholarships.
The state’s Ministry of Higher Education said the move highlights the governor’s passion for good governance and his vision to make education the foundation of Gombe State’s development agenda.
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page yesterday, the ministry added that, since assuming office, the Inuwa-led administration has declared a state of emergency on education, introducing reforms and investments aimed at revamping the sector.
The list of beneficiaries includes those pursuing PhD, MSc, PGD, BSc, HND, NCE, ND, and Certificate programmes.
Reacting to the development, president of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at Gombe State University, Abubakar Muhammad Yamanga, told LEADERSHIP that the existing scholarship allowance in the state is N7,500, although students usually receive N7,000 after administrative deductions.
“This means that with the increment, students are expected to receive over N14,000. There had been a payment of N21,000 each previously, clearing the three-year backlog,” he stated.
According to the ministry, the governor has also approved an increase in allowances for persons with disabilities, shortly after the establishment of the Gombe State Commission for Persons with Disabilities.
Meanwhile, the Gombe State Scholarship Board has announced that the verification and screening exercise for all eligible students will commence in due course, with specific dates and modalities to be made public soon.
