Nigerian Senator Barau Jibrin has announced 85 beneficiaries of his domestic postgraduate scholarship programme at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The announcement was made through a Facebook post on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF) selected the successful applicants, who will study specialised programmes including Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Climate Change.
The beneficiaries will pursue various Master's programmes, including Information Technology, Computer Science, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, and Solar Energy Technology. Senator Barau stated that the initiative reflects his commitment to human capital development and efforts to promote educational advancement in Kano State and Nigeria. He added that hundreds of indigent students had benefited from his domestic and foreign scholarship programmes.
Senator Barau emphasized that investment in education, skills acquisition, and advanced knowledge remained critical to developing a skilled workforce. He disclosed that he would formally present admission letters to the 85 beneficiaries on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Kano. The senator congratulated the successful applicants and wished them success as they begin their postgraduate studies.
The list of beneficiaries includes students from various backgrounds and academic disciplines. Some of the beneficiaries include Abba Umar Abdullahi, who will study M.Sc. Environmental Management, and Abubakar Ahmad Umar, who will study M.Sc. Cybersecurity. Others include Aisha Sani Miko, who will study M.Sc. Environmental Management, and Aliyu Hamisu Gwabade, who will study M.Eng. Electrical Engineering.
The scholarship programme is one of Senator Barau's efforts to support education in Kano State and Nigeria. He has previously assisted hundreds of students with domestic and foreign scholarship opportunities. The senator's initiative aims to promote educational advancement and develop a skilled workforce in the country.
The beneficiaries will study a range of programmes, including M.Sc. in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change, Information Technology, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity. Some of the beneficiaries, such as Bashir Abdullahi Yunusa and Haruna Abubakar Kabo, will study M.Sc. Materials and Metallurgical Engineering and M.Sc. Information Technology, respectively.
Senator Barau's postgraduate scholarship programme at BUK is a significant investment in the educational development of Kano State and Nigeria. The programme will not only support the beneficiaries but also contribute to the country's efforts to develop a skilled workforce. The senator's commitment to education and human capital development is evident in his continued support for students through various scholarship programmes.
Key points
- Senator Barau Jibrin has announced 85 beneficiaries of his postgraduate scholarship programme at Bayero University, Kano.
- The beneficiaries will pursue various Master's programmes, including Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Climate Change.
- The initiative reflects Senator Barau's commitment to human capital development and efforts to promote educational advancement in Kano State and Nigeria.
