Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the release of N62 million as a scholarship for indigent students of the state in law schools and those studying immersion courses in French language.

The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Bala Isa, made this known in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Tuesday.

Isa said the amount also covered the procurement of a vehicle and a secretariat for the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS)

He explained that the beneficiaries of the law scholarship were 19 students drawn from the six law school campuses in Nigeria, while the French language beneficiaries were five students in Benin Republic and other foreign students.

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He said: “French language is very important to our people as Borno is bordering three French-speaking countries of Cameroon, Niger, and Chad; that’s why Borno is sponsoring people to master degree in French language.

“There is a programme to sponsor people who have interest to study French language.”

In his response, the National President of NUBOSS, Abubakar Wajiro, lauded the support to students by the Borno State Government and urged for sustenance.

Wajiro said: “We want to thank Zulum for his support to education and commitment to remain a student-friendly governor.

“We highly appreciate the scholarship to students, the vehicle, and befitting office for our union.”

The Star