Borno Gov’t Pays N529.6 Million WASSCE Fees for Over 26,000 Students
He highlighted that the government consistently subsidises 75% of WASSCE registration fees for eligible public school students.
He highlighted that the government consistently subsidises 75% of WASSCE registration fees for eligible public school students.
He said the objective is to equip educators with innovative strategies that promote problem-solving and practical learning in the classroom.
Senator Bomai represented by the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Professor Mohammed Munkaila of the University of Maiduguri revealed the scholarship awards were selected based on merit.
The MD who was represented at the occasion by the NEDC State Coordinator, Prof. Ali Ibrahim Abbas, said the Commission is training 600 teachers in the state.
The governor assured that his administration will continue to support girl child education and sponsor more women to study medical and technical education.
Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and current Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, Plateau State, succeeds Professor Victor Osodeke, a soil science expert from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Laminu Mele, emphasized the high standards and tradition of excellence maintained by the College of Medical Sciences.
The Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, has endorsed the moves by the Nigeria Arabic Language Village to equip Islamic educators in the state with the
She noted that the first phase of the project improved access for over 530,000 marginalised children across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, and benefited more than the initial 170,000 children targeted, she said the second phase targets 130, 000 students.
The statement noted that the new policy aims to eliminate this practice, ensure a level playing field for all qualified candidates, and strengthen institutional governance.