The Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Scholarship Board, Hajiya Sa’adatu O. Yahya, has addressed the press in her office in Lafia on October 8, 2025, regarding the ongoing disbursement of e-payment allowances to eligible students across the state.
In her remarks, Hajiya Sa’adatu expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah (S.W.T.) and appreciated His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, for giving her the opportunity to serve as the head of the board. She acknowledged that “in every human endeavour, people are bound to face criticism, whether their actions are good or bad.”
The Executive Secretary explained that the ongoing payment exercise was conducted strictly on merit and eligibility. She revealed that some applicants were disqualified due to forged results or non-indigeneship of the state. According to her, “the board remains committed to fairness and justice.”
She further stated that students who missed the earlier screening in their zones were given another opportunity to be screened at the board’s headquarters in Lafia.
Hajiya Sa’adatu refuted allegations that her staff had proposed sharing unutilized funds, praising them instead for their dedication and collective effort toward transparency in the entire disbursement process.
The Executive Secretary also commended Governor Sule’s passion for education, noting his consistent approval of financial assistance to students, increased allocation of funds to beneficiaries, and inclusion of students studying abroad.
She encouraged students who missed the current exercise to “continue to pray for the Governor’s administration and remain hopeful for future opportunities.”
In her final remarks, Hajiya Sa’adatu called on the people of the Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone to support Governor Sule’s potential senatorial ambition, emphasising the numerous benefits his leadership has brought to the state.