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| Senator Rabi'u Musa Kwankwaso |
By Haruna Ayyuba, Abuja
Nigeria's presidential candidate coming 2023 general elections, under the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has sponsored 148 students to a private university, Mewar International University in Nasarawa state.
The Presidential candidate disclosed this in Abuja, on Monday, while speaking at the 3rd Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Colloquium organised by the Kwankwasiyya Development Foundation to mark his 66th birthday.
Senator Kwankwaso said he believed that, education is the backbone to every meaningful development and its the best thing that should be given to an individuals as a means empowerment for life.
He explained that, the 148 students that are presently studying varied courses in the university campus situated at Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, were chosen from each of the 36 states and Abuja for the university scholarship.
In each states and Abuja, "Four students (2 boys and 2 girls) were selected for this scholarship program," he further explained.
He said he is always keen on mass-oriented programs and projects that will have an impact on the lives of the people, especially in the field of education.
NNPP Presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who described education as the best investment also challenges politicians to give preferences on the sector.
Before now, more than 3,000 indigent students have benefited from the scholarship programs when I was a governor between 2011 and 2015 in Kano state.
Also, The former governor, highlighted that, “Everybody including the Fulanis in this country want to go to school but the only issue is that they're not being given the opportunity".
Kwankwaso assured that he will continue to treat every Nigerian equally no matter their religion, tribal or ethnic background as part of his vision for a true Nigeria.
“We will continue to do whatever we can as individuals and as groups, as Kwankwasiyya and as members of the NNPP and other well-wishers for the good of this country,” he added.
Delivering a paper, titled “Leadership and Good Governance in Nigeria: The Legacy of Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,” The Guest lecturer of the colloquium and Head of Political Science Department, University of Abuja, Associate Professor Sherif Ghali, said Nigeria needs a president like Kwankwaso in 2023 that can change the status quo and put Nigeria on the path of recovery.
"Kwankwaso possesses every qualities to lead Nigeria and to restore the country's past glory and put Nigeria's economy in a best shape," he pointed out.
He added that, “Senator Kwankwaso understands that you can govern people irrespective of their faiths as he can be just and fair to them".
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