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Sen. Kawu Sumaila offers N45m scholarship to 100 less privileged constituents

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August 22, 2023

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Sen. Kawu Sumaila offers N45m scholarship to 100 less privileged constituents

By Muhammad Adam

Senator Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu- Sumaila has offered a N45m scholarship to 100 less privileged constituents to study nursing and other health related courses.

The beneficiaries which include 60 males and 40 females were selects from 171 wards across the 16 local government of his senatorial district.

The students are to undergo their studies in five selected private institutions of Aminu Dabo College of Nursing Science, Pyramid College of Nursing, Rawafiq International College, Dansharif College of Nursing and Iqra’a College of Nursing.

Unveiling the programme today during an occasion held at Grand Central Hotel, Kano, Senator Sumaila said the beneficiaries are the first batch of the programme and that 2n and 3rd batches of 100 students each would be sponsored.

Sumaila explained that the 2nd batch of the beneficiaries would be sponsored by January 2024 afte which the 3rd batch would follow.

“My plan is to produce 200 health personnel by the end of my tenure. I have paid for the registration fees and accommodation of the beneficiaries. In addition, each student will receive a 10,000 monthly stipend throughout 36 months programme.

“The gesture is part of my campaign promises. I had toured 140 out of the 171 wards of my constituency during my campaign and I have noticed lack of manpower in virtually all our health centers. This is why I have come up with this programme in order to make our health facilities functional.

“I have selected 6 people from each of the 16 local governments so that after graduation, they will come back and serve their respective communities. By the time the 3rd batch will complete their studies, our health facilities will have adequate personnel to serve our people.

“I have tried similar programme when I was a member in the House of Representatives and produced 100 health personnel, renovated several health centers and conducted series of health delivery outreach in several villages,” he recalled.

Senator Sumaila, however, warned the beneficiaries to desist from all forms of drugs abuses and other immoralities during their studies, as according to him he would not condone such from any students under his sponsorship.

“I implore you to rededicate yourselves during your studies so that you will graduate with good results. I will not condone any form of laxity from your side. My team of experts will persistently monitor your activists while in school and any student found wanting in drugs abuse and lagging behind in his/her studies would be delisted from my scholarship programme.

“I cannot continue spending huge money anybody that is not willing to study. There millions of others that are in need of such scholarship. I am therefore, urging you to be good ambassadors of your parents, constituency and state as a whole.

Also speaking, the Registrar, Aminu Dabo College of Nursing Science, Hajiya Halima Lawal Dambazau, commended Senator Sumaila for the gesture, assuring that the college will give adequate attention to the beneficiaries during their stay at the institution.

One of the beneficiaries, Aisha Abubakar expressed gratitude to Senator Sumaila for selecting them to benefit from the gesture, saying “The man has given us hope and chance to fulfill my dream of becoming a nursing officer.

Another beneficiary, Jibril Wada promised to study hard and come out with good results, saying “after my graduation, I will come back to my community and serve them. I most pay back my society what the society done to me.

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SCI supports 1,052 out-of-school children in Adamawa

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February 25, 2026

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Save the Children International (SCI) has launched the distribution of learning materials to 1,052 vulnerable out-of-school children in nine communities in Yola-South Local Government Area of Adamawa.

Speaking at the event on Tuesday, SCI Education Officer, Maryam Neol, said the intervention was implemented under the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project.

She explained that the initiative aimed to accelerate access to inclusive and quality education while building a resilient and sustainable learning system for children excluded from formal schooling.

According to her, beneficiaries will undergo a nine-month accelerated learning programme before being integrated into formal schools, while some will receive skills acquisition training.

“The programme is structured to equip the children with foundational literacy and numeracy skills required for a smooth transition into conventional classrooms,” she said.

Neol listed benefiting communities as Yelwa, Wuro-Cheki, Namtari, Damare, TC Demonstration, Wuro-Jabbe, Walowol Gugu, Wuroyanka and Ngurore Central.

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Garba Pella, commended SCI for supporting efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state.

Represented by Director Alhaji Bappa Mohammed, Pella said the intervention aligned with government’s commitment to expanding access to basic education.

He urged parents and community leaders to support the accelerated learning programme, emphasizing that they should ensure beneficiaries take full advantage of the opportunity to secure a better future.

Also speaking, Mr Stephen Medugu, Coordinator of the Education in Emergency Working Group, lauded SCI’s intervention and encouraged parents to prioritise their children’s education.

A community leader in Samunaka, Malam Shuaibu Ali, appreciated SCI and its partners but expressed concern over insecurity affecting schools in the area.

Ali said incidents of harassment involving students and teachers had been recorded, and appealed to the state government to strengthen security to create a safer learning environment.

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FG to provide starter packs for TVET graduates — Minister

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November 10, 2025

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Federal Government says it will provide starter packs to graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes as part of efforts to promote skills development and enhance youth employability.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad disclosed this on Monday during an inspection visit to Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where she assessed ongoing vocational training initiatives supported by the ministry.

She said the initiative was designed to ensure that beneficiaries of the TVET programme become self-reliant, job creators and active contributors to the nation’s economic growth.

According to her, the provision of starter packs will complement the Federal Government’s drive to reduce unemployment and address the persistent skills gap in the country.

“The administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to strengthening technical and vocational education because it remains a critical pathway to empowering young Nigerians.

“Providing starter packs will enable our youths to put their training into practical use immediately,” she said.

The Minister also commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the programme, which covers about 25 vocational trades, including carpentry, leather works, tailoring, ICT skills, cosmetology, welding, solar installation and other technical areas.

She urged beneficiaries to take full advantage of the initiative, adding that the programme aligns with the administration’s commitment to reducing youth unemployment, promoting self-sufficiency and driving national development.

Ahmad commended BUK for its commitment to implementing the programme, noting that the ministry would continue to partner institutions that promote innovation, productivity and entrepreneurship.

Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Haruna Musa, said the programme was timely as the country continued to grapple with low employability, reduced productivity and slow economic growth due to inadequate skills among its youth population.

Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Ahmad Tsauni, said the programme was designed to equip young Nigerians with practical and entrepreneurial skills that would enhance job creation, innovation and national development.

Musa encouraged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity by learning diligently and transforming themselves into agents of positive change in their communities.

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NUC Assesses FCE (T) Bichi for Take-off of Dual Mandate Degree Programmes

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October 23, 2025

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The Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, has hosted a ten-member panel from the National Universities Commission (NUC) as part of the assessment process for the implementation of the Federal Government’s Dual Mandate Policy.

The policy empowers Colleges of Education to offer both Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Degree programmes concurrently.

Speaking at the event held on Monday, the Provost of the College, Dr. Bashir Sabo Abubakar, expressed delight over the delegation’s visit and lauded the Federal Government for signing the dual mandate policy into law.

Abubakar described the policy as a landmark reform in Nigeria’s teacher education system and a major step toward improving access to tertiary education.

He reaffirmed the College’s commitment to the success of the national assignment, noting that FCE (T), Bichi currently runs 16 degree programmes in affiliation with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University of Jos.

According to him, the College has presented all 16 existing degree programmes along with seven additional ones—making a total of 23—for the NUC’s resource verification exercise.

The Provost appealed to the NUC to support the College in actualising the initiative, assuring the panel of management’s dedication to meeting all required standards for the commencement of full-fledged degree programmes.

Responding, the leader of the NUC team, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad Girei, who is also the Director of Academic Programmes at the Commission, said the visit was aimed at assessing the institution’s human and material resources ahead of the take-off of the dual mandate.

He explained that the verification exercise was part of efforts to ensure quality assurance in teacher education and to maintain uniform standards across institutions implementing the policy.

During the exit briefing, Dr. Girei commended the College management for its high level of preparedness and pledged the Commission’s continued support for the implementation process.

In a statement, the Director of Information and Public Relations of the College, Mrs. Fatima Hassan Ahmad, quoted the Provost as assuring the visiting team of the College’s full compliance with NUC’s regulations and standards.