September 16, 2025 – The Katsina State Scholarship Board has announced the approval of ₦372,051,176.00 as bursary allowances for 24,452 continuing students across Katsina State. The development was confirmed under the leadership of His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, marking another major step in the government’s commitment to education.
Speaking on the development, the Board described the intervention as “a noble gesture that represents not only the Governor’s unwavering passion for human capital development but also his steadfast belief that education remains the bedrock of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.”
Since the inception of Governor Radda’s administration, the state government has consistently provided bursary disbursements to support student welfare. Records show that ₦637,924,516.00 was released to 47,935 students in 2020/2021 fresh and 2021/2022 continuing categories.
In the following year, ₦544,207,748.00 was disbursed to 37,802 students covering 2021/2022 fresh and 2022/2023 continuing beneficiaries. Most recently, ₦744,102,352.00 was allocated to 50,438 students for the 2022/2023 fresh and 2023/2024 continuing groups.
The Board also disclosed that approvals will soon be granted for the 2024/2025 local scholarships for 12,609 fresh students. In addition, the Katsina State Government Award of Academic Excellence and the Special Scholarship for Students with Special Needs will be unveiled at an upcoming flag-off ceremony, where His Excellency will formally bless the initiative.
With the latest approval, the total number of beneficiaries has reached 174,461 students, which the Board described as “a phenomenal achievement that cements Katsina State’s status as a trailblazer in educational empowerment across Nigeria.” It further assured that necessary arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth and timely disbursement of the bursary funds.
Governor Radda has also extended opportunities beyond Nigeria by sponsoring students from all 34 Local Government Areas to study abroad in specialized fields. These include Artificial Intelligence at Xi’an Shiyou University, China; Bioengineering at Xuzhou University of Technology, China; and MBBS (Medicine and Surgery) at Nahda University, Beni Suef, Egypt.
The Board emphasized that these interventions highlight the government’s efforts to create a knowledge-driven future. It concluded by offering prayers for the continued success of His Excellency, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, stating that “his giant strides in transforming the educational landscape of Katsina State will forever be remembered as a golden legacy.”