The senator representing Sokoto East, Ibrahim Lamido, has presented N40 million scholarship to fewer than 1,315 Sokoto State indigents studying at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

Lamido settled the scholarship of the students from Sokoto East Senatorial District studying various courses at the university to enable them pursuits their academics with ease.

The senator, who disclosed this during the screening exercise of the beneficiaries in Sokoto on Thursday, said the gesture was part of his commitment to ease the current hardship of his constituents.

The lawmaker, who was represented by Sani Bala, said the students were identified through a committee across all the communities in the Sokoto East Senatorial District.

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“We have identified the students, as you can see the screening is on and each of the beneficiaries will a credit alerts after the exercise,” he said.

According to Lamido, the students are expected to pay the university over N80 million, which the state government had since paid half of the amount.

Senator Lamido assured that after the screening, the amount will be completed to each of them in order to support them to continue their studies.

One of the beneficiaries, Aliyu Sama’ila, said: “among us were those that had written a letter to defer their studies to the next session due to the current economic hardship.

“However, with the current development, we will be able to continue with our studies and build a greater future for the benefit of all.”

The beneficiary also thanked the lawmaker for his foresight toward making life easier for students across the constituency.

Umar Adam

The Star