Education

2 Jigawa varsity students bag ASUU scholarship

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLUK) in Jigawa State has offered scholarships to two indigent students of the institution.

The university’s spokesperson, Sadiq Lawan, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Lawan said ASUU, SLUK chapter, under the leadership of Dr Mustapha Hussaini, was committed to making a difference.

He noted that the gesture was a holistic approach to education and an acknowledgement of the multifaceted challenges being faced by students.

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The university spokesman stated that the scholarship was a proactive step towards creating a just and equitable educational landscape where economic difficulties would not hinder access to opportunities and intellectual growth.

Lawan revealed that out of the 13 students who applied for the scholarship, Usman Abdulhamid from Science Education Department and Amir Mustapha from Accounting Department were each considered suitable for the award of N200,000.

Lawan said the screening committee also deemed it fit to give the remaining 11 students who applied for the scholarship assistance of N20,000 each.

He added that the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Muhammad Ibrahim-Yakasai, was committed to the academic growth of the students.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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