Senator awards 42 constituents foreign scholarship
The first batch of 42 of the 100 indigent Sokoto East indigenous candidates successfully screened and certified for foreign scholarship by the Senator Ibrahim Lamido Education Trust Fund to study in India received their letters of award at the weekend.
They will undergo various under and post graduate programmes in GEETA and MJPR universities respectively.
The beneficiaries were drawn from across the eight LGs of Sabon Birni, Rabah, Illela, Gada, Goronyo, Wurno, Gwadabawa and Isa respectively.
Presenting them award letters, the sponsor, Senator Ibrahim Lamido represented by member representing Gwadabawa/Illela Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives , Hon. Bello Isah Ambarura, said the gesture was in tune with the mission and vision of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to avail the youths of qualitative education to fast track positive societal development.
Lamido noted that education was the sure way and panacea to reversing all social vices trending in the lives of youths of current generation.
According to him: “The idea of the scholarship to the students without promoting any political sentiment is a testimony of Lamido’s kindness to people.
” It is also in fulfilment of APC wishes and aspirations aimed at providing quality education, eradicating poverty and to encourage self reliance against the hardship rampaging our country”.
He urged the benefitting students to be focused and punctual in school activities not to waste the resources expended on them.
” You should dedicate yourselves to your course of studies and be of good conduct as ambassadors of the state and Nigeria so you can excel “, he urged.
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The guest speaker,Professor Muazu Shamaki, said the gesture of Senator Lamido has opened a new chapter of positive vision that created affordable and accessible education for his constituents.
He said the Fund had also supported the education of his constituents by providing JAMB forms, scholarships , registration fees and upkeep for secondary and tertiary students in the Senatorial District including the distribution of 30 motorcycles.
He described Lamido as a role model and change leader with passion for education of his people.
“Beneficiaries should see this gesture beyond scholarship award but an investment in their future. You should therefore, embrace the challenges and hurdles while you remain curious and pursue dream to make learning more meaningful to you,” Shamaki tasked them.
