Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, on Saturday announced the the release of ₦677,572,815 for the payment of bursary allowances, academic excellence awards, and special needs scholarships to Katsina students studying in various tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Mohamed, made this disclosure through a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday.
Mohamed said in the statement that the approval reaffirms Radda’s commitment to educational empowerment, inclusiveness, and global academic excellence.
The statement read, “The approval underscores Governor Radda’s firm belief in education as a catalyst for empowerment, growth, and social inclusion, in line with his Building Your Future agenda, which places human capital development at the heart of governa
“Out of the total approved amount, ₦283,521,639 will be disbursed as bursary allowances to newly admitted Katsina students in tertiary institutions across the country. Another ₦15 million has been earmarked for the Katsina State Government Award of Academic Excellence, which recognises graduates with First-Class Honours in their respective disciplines. In addition, ₦7 million has been set aside for the Annual Special Scholarship Programme aimed at supporting students with special needs.
“This latest approval follows the earlier release of ₦372,051,176 in September 2024 for continuing students, bringing the total disbursement for the 2024/2025 academic session to ₦677,572,815.
“Since assuming office, Governor Radda has consistently prioritised education through massive investments in scholarship and bursary programmes. Previous disbursements include ₦637,924,516 (for 47,935 students, 2020/2021 fresh and 2021/2022 continuing), ₦544,207,748 (for 37,802 students, 2021/2022 fresh and 2022/2023 continuing), ₦744,102,352 (for 50,438 students, 2022/2023 fresh and 2023/2024 continuing), and ₦372,051,176 for 2024/2025 continuing students.
“With this latest round, Katsina State’s total investment in student support has now reached ₦2.6 billion, directly benefiting tens of thousands of students and reaffirming the state’s leadership in promoting educational advancement in Northern Nigeria.”
The Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Scholarship Board, Dr. Aminu Tsauri, described the Governor’s approval as a landmark decision that reflects the administration’s unwavering commitment to human capital development.
“His Excellency has once again demonstrated that he sees education not as an expense but as a long-term investment in the future of Katsina State.
“This gesture brings renewed hope to thousands of students, especially those from low-income families, who depend on government support to achieve their academic dreams. The Governor’s vision continues to inspire excellence, inclusion, and opportunity,” Tsauri said
He expressed appreciation to the governor for making education a central pillar of his leadership, emphasising that “this is not just about figures, but about vision and purpose. The Governor has shown that young people remain at the heart of Katsina’s transformation. He has given them a reason to believe that hard work and merit will always be rewarded.”
Tsauri also commended the governing members of the Scholarship Board for their transparency and professionalism, assuring that every kobo of the approved funds would be judiciously utilised for the benefit of deserving students.
According to him, award letters will be distributed to beneficiaries in their respective institutions beginning Tuesday, October 28, 2025, while newly admitted Katsina students currently in the Nigerian Law School are expected to report to the Scholarship Board Headquarters between Monday, October 27, and Thursday, October 30, 2025, for documentation and further processing.
