Dr Yakubu Adamu, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate in Bauchi State, has launched a ₦200 million bursary programme for students in tertiary institutions. The programme aims to support education and provide succour to students in the state. According to the Director-General of the APM Governorship Campaign Council in Bauchi State, Alhaji Hamza Akuyam, the funds for the bursary programme come from donations by friends and well-wishers who support the candidate's campaign.
The bursary programme is part of Dr Adamu's initiatives to empower the people of Bauchi State, particularly the youth, in various areas of human development, including education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology, trade, and artisanship. The programme seeks to ease the financial burden on students and enable them to focus on their studies. Akuyam stated that the initiative complements the efforts of the government and Governor Bala Mohammed, who has been working to boost education and support students in the state.
Governor Bala Mohammed's administration has been making efforts to support education in the state through programmes like the Kaura Economic Empowerment Programme (KEEP) and the timely payment of scholarships to students across tertiary institutions. Akuyam noted that Dr Adamu's bursary programme is a welcome development that will further support students in the state. The programme is open to interested students of Bauchi State studying in tertiary institutions across the country.
To apply for the bursary programme, students can visit the website https://kitescholar.ng/en/scholarships/. The APM governorship campaign council has assured that it remains committed to uplifting education and supporting students of Bauchi State, wherever they are. The council believes that providing bursaries is one way to encourage students to pursue their studies with seriousness.
The ₦200 million bursary programme is a significant investment in the education of Bauchi State students. The programme is expected to benefit many students who are facing financial challenges in pursuing their tertiary education. Dr Adamu's initiative has been praised by many as a demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of the people of Bauchi State.
The APM governorship candidate's focus on education is in line with the needs of the state, where many students face challenges in accessing quality education due to financial constraints. The bursary programme is a timely intervention that will help to address some of these challenges. By supporting education, Dr Adamu's programme aims to empower the youth and contribute to the overall development of the state.
The launch of the ₦200 million bursary programme by Dr Yakubu Adamu demonstrates his commitment to improving the lives of the people of Bauchi State. The programme is a testament to the candidate's belief in the importance of education and his willingness to invest in the future of the state's youth. The programme is expected to have a positive impact on the education sector in Bauchi State.
Key points
- Dr Yakubu Adamu launches ₦200 million bursary programme for Bauchi State students in tertiary institutions.
- The programme aims to support education and ease the financial burden on students.
- The bursary programme complements the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed's administration to boost education in the state.
