Yakubu Adamu, the Allied Peoples Movement Governorship Candidate in Bauchi State, has announced a ₦200 million bursary programme for students in Bauchi State. This initiative aims to support students in their academic pursuits by easing their financial burden. The programme is part of Adamu's efforts to empower the people of Bauchi State, particularly the youth, in various areas of human development. The bursary programme was announced on October 5, 2026.
According to Hamza Koshe Akuyam, Director-General of the Yakubu Adamu Governorship Campaign Council, the funds for the bursary programme were donated by friends and well-wishers in support of Adamu's campaign. A portion of these donations was redirected to fund the ₦200 million bursary programme. Akuyam stated that Adamu believes that providing bursaries is one way to support education and encourage students to pursue their studies.
The Campaign Council explained that the initiative complements the efforts of the government and Governor Bala Mohammed, who has been working to boost education and support students in Bauchi State. Governor Mohammed's administration has implemented programmes such as the Kaura Economic Empowerment Programme (KEEP) and timely payment of scholarships to students across tertiary institutions.
The bursary programme is open to interested students of Bauchi State studying in tertiary institutions across the country. Eligible students can apply through the website: https://kitescholar.ng/en/scholarships/. The Campaign Council urged students to take advantage of this opportunity to support their education.
The ₦200 million bursary programme is one of the many initiatives of Yakubu Adamu aimed at empowering the people of Bauchi State. The programme focuses on various areas, including education, entrepreneurship, agriculture, technology, trade, artisanship, and other areas of human development. Adamu's campaign team believes that this initiative will have a positive impact on the lives of students in Bauchi State.
The Director-General of the Campaign Council, Hamza Koshe Akuyam, expressed optimism that the bursary programme will go a long way in supporting students in Bauchi State. He emphasized that Adamu's commitment to education and the welfare of Bauchi State students is unwavering. The programme is expected to benefit many students in the state.
The announcement of the ₦200 million bursary programme has been well-received by stakeholders in the education sector. The programme is seen as a boost to the education sector in Bauchi State. With this initiative, Yakubu Adamu's campaign team is confident that he will gain the support of students and parents in the state.
Key points
- Yakubu Adamu donates ₦200m for students' bursary in Bauchi State.
- The programme aims to support students in their academic pursuits.
- The initiative complements the efforts of Governor Bala Mohammed's administration.
