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| Image: Gov Umar Namadi while flagging off the distribution of the 2025 special scholarship held at Banquet Hall, Government House, Dutse, Jigawa State. |
By Muhammad Salisu
The Jigawa State Government has unveiled the 2025 Special Students' Scholarship Program under the Danmodi Students' Care Initiative.
The program aims to support the educational development of deserving students in the state.
Speaking while officially flagging off the program held Thursday evening at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, Governor Umaru Namadi emphasized the centrality of youth empowerment to his administration's 12-Point Agenda, particularly Goal No. 6: "Investing in People."
He stated, "This is borne out of our conviction in the inherent potentials and ability of our youth to develop and positively contribute to the progress and development of our society and as agents of societal transformation."
"Our government is committed to investing in the future of Jigawa youth through targeted and inclusive educational support. The scholarship program is a testament to the government's commitment to empowering the youth," Namadi said.
The governor expressed his admiration for the youth, saying, "Our youths are our pride... I therefore urge all of you to imbibe the strong spirits of resilience, patience, and dedication required to be successful in life."
He also underlined the broader strategy of the state in youth development beyond education, citing technological empowerment.
The governor therefore urged the students to take advantage of the scholarship program and make the most of the opportunity. "I also encouraged you to work hard and achieve your academic goals," he added.
Earlier in his remark, the Senior Special Assistant on Students' Affairs to the governor, Muhammad Salisu stated that the scholarship intervention includes special undergraduate scholarships for 400 deserving students from 12 educationally disadvantaged LGAs, covering full tuition and academic expenses.
Additionally, the SSA revealed that the scholarship also comprised 150 Master's students and 50 PhD students who said will receive intervention support.
"The program also includes professional development support for 50 students pursuing certifications with ICAN and ANAN," Salisu noted.
Revealing further, the Senior Special Assistant expressed that the scholarship selection process was rigorous, with the students carefully selected from over 15,000 JAMB candidates supported in 2024, nearly 5,000 students have gained admission through this committee, and out of it, 400 are selected to benefit from this full scholarship support.
He said, "We have witnessed incredible achievements in education, especially for the students, in less than two years: a 100% increase in state scholarship allowances, the renovation and upgrading of schools, the recruitment of over 7,000 teachers, and the sponsorship of Jigawa State students to international institutions."
According to him, "the 2025 Special Students' Scholarship Program is a significant milestone in the state's efforts to promote education and empower the youth.
"The program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the beneficiaries and the state at large," he concluded.
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