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Post-Insurgency Phase: Gov. Zulum launches 1.5B scholarships for student nurses and Midwives in Borno State

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Post-Insurgency Phase: Gov. Zulum launches 1.5B scholarships for student nurses and Midwives in Borno State

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By Ibrahim Abubakar Yola

Under Governor Babagana Zulum-led government, over 6 billion were disbursed as scholarships for students; approved sponsorship for all graduates to pursue degree.

The Provost of College of Nursing Sciences, in her remark, stated that as part of Gov Zulim’s radical transformational agenda to improve quality health care service in Borno, Gov. Zulum sponsored nurses and midwives, many of whom are girl-child. She further echoed that the College of Nursing Science has received many infrastructural developments, making it look like a world-class one.

The Hon. Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, while making his remark, stated that over 6 billion was disbursed since its inception as a scholarship to borno indigenes by Gov Zulum for both local and international students.

The National Nursing Council appreciated the efforts of Gov Zulum for making nursing education accessible and affordable to the students, especially for the girl-child, despite the trouble for over a decade. However, Nigerians are not surprise for such gigantic achievements because of the religious dedication of Gov Zulum.

Making his remark, the governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, his resolute to provide quality education to all Borno indigenes irrespective of their backgraound or status. This has prompted his desire to ensure the all-inclusive process of identifying students from their locality for the scholarship. All students will be receiving stipend and under 5 year bond for servicing their locality. An automated employment was also granted. In addition to these, a special package of 100,000 was equally approved for all.
Each student go home with 100,000 a special package