The Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC-Sokoto) Education Trust Fund conducted a screening test and interviews over the weekend for scholarship awards to support indigenous students from Sokoto East Senatorial District.
The beneficiaries will study at Maryam Abacha University, Kano.
The students include orphans and other vulnerable individuals who lost their parents to banditry, which has displaced many across the district’s eight local government areas.
For years, bandit attacks have devastated the region, destroying homes, farms, and livestock.
Kabiru Shehu S/Fulani, the Leader of the Screening Committee, stated that the process aims to select the best candidates, regardless of political affiliation, for various degree programs at the university.
He praised Senator Lamido’s unwavering dedication to the development and welfare of his constituents, describing it as unmatched.
According to Sarkin Fulani ” we acknowledge his resilience and passion for the progress of his constituents in Sokoto East District through various empowerment and support programmes”
He urged other elected individuals to emulate the humane gestures of Senator Lamido while disclosing that all successful candidates would enjoy comprehensive support till completion of studies in the university.
” The exercise will last for one week within which all arrangements woul have been completed to enable them commence studies in earnest”, he assured.
Also , the duo of former APC Chairman of Gwadabawa LG, Umar Gigani and a former Chairman Isa LG , Abubakar Ali Isa urged the students to take advantage of the rare opportunity and study hard for excellence in academic and character.
The Sokoto East Zonal Women Leader of the Senator Ibrahim Lamido Support Group , Hajiya Hauwa’u Muhammed Achida described the strides of Senator Lamido as a beacon of hope and progress noting his inclusive approach to carrying women along in his affairs as a true leader.
According to her ” We have seen a path finder in Senator Lamido who has overwhelmingly championed the course of women development socially, economically and politically.
” Quite a number of women from the District have been repositioned through empowerment by Senator Lamido”, She remarked with enthusiasm.
However, not long the Fund sent first batch of 43 students from the District to Indian University for various degree programmes.
