Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the release of ₦677,572,815 for the payment of bursary allowances, academic excellence awards, and special needs scholarships to Katsina students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The approval reflects Governor Radda’s firm belief in education as a key driver of empowerment, growth, and social inclusion, aligning with his Building Your Future Agenda, which prioritizes human capital development at the core of governance.
Out of the total approved sum, ₦283,521,639 will be allocated as bursary allowances to newly admitted Katsina students in tertiary institutions across the country. In addition, ₦15 million has been approved for the Katsina State Government Award of Academic Excellence, which recognizes graduates who achieved First-Class Honours in their respective fields. A further ₦7 million will go to the Annual Special Scholarship Programme designed to support 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 placed education at the center of his administration’s priorities, investing massively in scholarship and bursary initiatives. Previous disbursements include ₦637,924,516 for 47,935 students during the 2020/2021 fresh and 2021/2022 continuing sessions, ₦544,207,748 for 37,802 students in 2021/2022 fresh and 2022/2023 continuing sessions, ₦744,102,352 for 50,438 students during 2022/2023 fresh and 2023/2024 continuing sessions, and ₦372,051,176 for 2024/2025 continuing students.
With this latest release, the total investment by the Katsina State Government in student support has now reached ₦2.6 billion. The programme has directly benefited tens of thousands of students across different levels, reaffirming the state’s leadership in advancing education in Northern Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Scholarship Board, Dr. Aminu Salisu 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,” Dr. Tsauri said. “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.”
Dr. Tsauri further expressed gratitude to Governor Radda for making education a cornerstone of his leadership, emphasizing 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.”
He also commended the Governing Members of the Scholarship Board for maintaining transparency and professionalism, assuring that every kobo of the approved funds would be used effectively to benefit deserving students.
According to the Executive Secretary, award letters will be distributed to beneficiaries in their respective institutions beginning Tuesday, 28th October 2025. Newly admitted Katsina students currently in the Nigerian Law School are expected to visit the Scholarship Board Headquarters between Monday, 27th and Thursday, 30th October 2025 for documentation and further processing.
Beyond local bursaries, the Radda administration has expanded its educational agenda to include international opportunities. Several Katsina students from all 34 local government areas are currently studying abroad through the State’s foreign scholarship programme. The programmes cover specialized fields such as Artificial Intelligence at Xi’an Shiyou University in China, Bioengineering at Xuzhou University of Technology in China, and Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at Nahda University in Beni Suef, Egypt.
These international study initiatives highlight Governor Radda’s determination to empower Katsina youth as global citizens equipped with modern skills to contribute to innovation, healthcare, and economic development both locally and internationally.
Through these sustained educational interventions, the Radda administration continues to strengthen the foundation for academic excellence, ensuring that every Katsina child, regardless of background, has access to quality education and opportunities to succeed.